Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,016.24, 84,024.36 and 14,460
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,016.24, 84,024.36 and 14,460 is: 21,690
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,016.24 : 84,024.36 = 14,460 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,016.24/84,024.36 = 14,460/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,016.24x = 84,024.36 × 14,460 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,016.24x = 1,214,992,245.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,214,992,245.60/56,016.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,690
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