Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,183.18, 63,274.77 and 11,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,183.18, 63,274.77 and 11,016 is: 16,524
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,183.18 : 63,274.77 = 11,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,183.18/63,274.77 = 11,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,183.18x = 63,274.77 × 11,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,183.18x = 697,034,866.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 697,034,866.32/42,183.18 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,524
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