Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,780.64, 35,670.96 and 11,460
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,780.64, 35,670.96 and 11,460 is: 17,190
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,780.64 : 35,670.96 = 11,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,780.64/35,670.96 = 11,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,780.64x = 35,670.96 × 11,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,780.64x = 408,789,201.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 408,789,201.60/23,780.64 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,190
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