Finding the Fourth Proportional to 63,962.34, 95,943.51 and 17,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 63,962.34, 95,943.51 and 17,214 is: 25,821
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
63,962.34 : 95,943.51 = 17,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
63,962.34/95,943.51 = 17,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
63,962.34x = 95,943.51 × 17,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
63,962.34x = 1,651,571,581.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,651,571,581.14/63,962.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,821
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