Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,323, 84,484.50 and 14,770
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,323, 84,484.50 and 14,770 is: 22,155
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,323 : 84,484.50 = 14,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,323/84,484.50 = 14,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,323x = 84,484.50 × 14,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,323x = 1,247,836,065 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,247,836,065/56,323 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,155
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