Finding the Fourth Proportional to 56,766.24, 85,149.36 and 15,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 56,766.24, 85,149.36 and 15,210 is: 22,815
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
56,766.24 : 85,149.36 = 15,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
56,766.24/85,149.36 = 15,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
56,766.24x = 85,149.36 × 15,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
56,766.24x = 1,295,121,765.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,295,121,765.60/56,766.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 22,815
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