Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,001.28, 31,480.32 and 9,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,001.28, 31,480.32 and 9,320 is: 13,970.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,001.28 : 31,480.32 = 9,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,001.28/31,480.32 = 9,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,001.28x = 31,480.32 × 9,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,001.28x = 293,396,582.40 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,396,582.40/21,001.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,970.41
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