Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,215.84, 51,310.80 and 13,428
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,215.84, 51,310.80 and 13,428 is: 20,136.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,215.84 : 51,310.80 = 13,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,215.84/51,310.80 = 13,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,215.84x = 51,310.80 × 13,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,215.84x = 689,001,422.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 689,001,422.40/34,215.84 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 20,136.91
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