Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,422, 32,133 and 9,110
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,422, 32,133 and 9,110 is: 13,665
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,422 : 32,133 = 9,110 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,422/32,133 = 9,110/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,422x = 32,133 × 9,110 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,422x = 292,731,630 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,731,630/21,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,665
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