Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,194.28, 31,785.36 and 8,544
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,194.28, 31,785.36 and 8,544 is: 12,813.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,194.28 : 31,785.36 = 8,544 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,194.28/31,785.36 = 8,544/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,194.28x = 31,785.36 × 8,544 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,194.28x = 271,574,115.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,574,115.84/21,194.28 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,813.56
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