Finding the Fourth Proportional to 60,663, 90,994.50 and 16,887
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 60,663, 90,994.50 and 16,887 is: 25,330.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
60,663 : 90,994.50 = 16,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
60,663/90,994.50 = 16,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
60,663x = 90,994.50 × 16,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
60,663x = 1,536,624,121.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,536,624,121.50/60,663 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,330.50
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