Finding the Fourth Proportional to 27,852.40, 41,815.68 and 16,174
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 27,852.40, 41,815.68 and 16,174 is: 24,282.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
27,852.40 : 41,815.68 = 16,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
27,852.40/41,815.68 = 16,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
27,852.40x = 41,815.68 × 16,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
27,852.40x = 676,326,808.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 676,326,808.32/27,852.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,282.53
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