Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54,862.14, 82,293.57 and 15,420
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 54,862.14, 82,293.57 and 15,420 is: 23,130.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
54,862.14 : 82,293.57 = 15,420 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
54,862.14/82,293.57 = 15,420/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
54,862.14x = 82,293.57 × 15,420 - Step 4: Simplify right side
54,862.14x = 1,268,966,849.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,268,966,849.40/54,862.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,130.10
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