Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,434.82, 32,146 and 8,284.11
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,434.82, 32,146 and 8,284.11 is: 12,423.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,434.82 : 32,146 = 8,284.11 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,434.82/32,146 = 8,284.11/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,434.82x = 32,146 × 8,284.11 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,434.82x = 266,301,000.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,301,000.06/21,434.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,423.76
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