Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,861, 97,291.50 and 15,613
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,861, 97,291.50 and 15,613 is: 23,419.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,861 : 97,291.50 = 15,613 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,861/97,291.50 = 15,613/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,861x = 97,291.50 × 15,613 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,861x = 1,519,012,189.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,519,012,189.50/64,861 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,419.50
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