Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,053.68, 31,782 and 19,483.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,053.68, 31,782 and 19,483.44 is: 26,860.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,053.68 : 31,782 = 19,483.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,053.68/31,782 = 19,483.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,053.68x = 31,782 × 19,483.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,053.68x = 619,222,690.08 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 619,222,690.08/23,053.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 26,860.04
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