Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,027.12, 31,541.28 and 7,176
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,027.12, 31,541.28 and 7,176 is: 10,764.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,027.12 : 31,541.28 = 7,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,027.12/31,541.28 = 7,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,027.12x = 31,541.28 × 7,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,027.12x = 226,340,225.28 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 226,340,225.28/21,027.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,764.20
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