Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,182, 31,773 and 8,870
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,182, 31,773 and 8,870 is: 13,305
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,182 : 31,773 = 8,870 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,182/31,773 = 8,870/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,182x = 31,773 × 8,870 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,182x = 281,826,510 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,826,510/21,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,305
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