Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,428.98, 38,154 and 13,728.44
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,428.98, 38,154 and 13,728.44 is: 20,598.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,428.98 : 38,154 = 13,728.44 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,428.98/38,154 = 13,728.44/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,428.98x = 38,154 × 13,728.44 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,428.98x = 523,794,899.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,794,899.76/25,428.98 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,598.34
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