Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,200, 34,784.64 and 15,264
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,200, 34,784.64 and 15,264 is: 21,069.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,200 : 34,784.64 = 15,264 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,200/34,784.64 = 15,264/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,200x = 34,784.64 × 15,264 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,200x = 530,952,744.96 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,952,744.96/25,200 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,069.55
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