Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,235.68, 31,860 and 10,854.72
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,235.68, 31,860 and 10,854.72 is: 16,285.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,235.68 : 31,860 = 10,854.72 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,235.68/31,860 = 10,854.72/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,235.68x = 31,860 × 10,854.72 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,235.68x = 345,831,379.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 345,831,379.20/21,235.68 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,285.39
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