Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42,913.44, 64,370.16 and 15,192
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 42,913.44, 64,370.16 and 15,192 is: 22,788
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
42,913.44 : 64,370.16 = 15,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
42,913.44/64,370.16 = 15,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
42,913.44x = 64,370.16 × 15,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
42,913.44x = 977,911,470.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 977,911,470.72/42,913.44 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,788
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