Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,720, 82,080 and 13,167
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,720, 82,080 and 13,167 is: 19,750.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,720 : 82,080 = 13,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,720/82,080 = 13,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,720x = 82,080 × 13,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,720x = 1,080,747,360 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,080,747,360/54,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,750.50
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