Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,347.20, 32,020.80 and 10,220
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,347.20, 32,020.80 and 10,220 is: 15,330
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,347.20 : 32,020.80 = 10,220 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,347.20/32,020.80 = 10,220/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,347.20x = 32,020.80 × 10,220 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,347.20x = 327,252,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 327,252,576/21,347.20 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,330
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