Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,710.08, 85,065.12 and 15,156
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,710.08, 85,065.12 and 15,156 is: 22,734
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,710.08 : 85,065.12 = 15,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,710.08/85,065.12 = 15,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,710.08x = 85,065.12 × 15,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,710.08x = 1,289,246,958.72 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,289,246,958.72/56,710.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,734
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