Finding the Fourth Proportional to 34,394.40, 51,597 and 14,673
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 34,394.40, 51,597 and 14,673 is: 22,011.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
34,394.40 : 51,597 = 14,673 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
34,394.40/51,597 = 14,673/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
34,394.40x = 51,597 × 14,673 - Step 4: Simplify right side
34,394.40x = 757,082,781 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 757,082,781/34,394.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,011.80
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