Finding the Fourth Proportional to 55,690.20, 83,538.94 and 16,244
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 55,690.20, 83,538.94 and 16,244 is: 24,367.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
55,690.20 : 83,538.94 = 16,244 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
55,690.20/83,538.94 = 16,244/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
55,690.20x = 83,538.94 × 16,244 - Step 4: Simplify right side
55,690.20x = 1,357,006,541.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,357,006,541.36/55,690.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,367.06
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