Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,501, 86,251.50 and 15,948
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 57,501, 86,251.50 and 15,948 is: 23,922
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
57,501 : 86,251.50 = 15,948 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
57,501/86,251.50 = 15,948/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
57,501x = 86,251.50 × 15,948 - Step 4: Simplify right side
57,501x = 1,375,538,922 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,375,538,922/57,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,922
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