Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,148.96, 84,223.52 and 14,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,148.96, 84,223.52 and 14,596 is: 21,894.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,148.96 : 84,223.52 = 14,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,148.96/84,223.52 = 14,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,148.96x = 84,223.52 × 14,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,148.96x = 1,229,326,497.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,229,326,497.92/56,148.96 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,894.02
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