Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,442.14, 32,130 and 10,896.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,442.14, 32,130 and 10,896.12 is: 16,327.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,442.14 : 32,130 = 10,896.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,442.14/32,130 = 10,896.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,442.14x = 32,130 × 10,896.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,442.14x = 350,092,335.60 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 350,092,335.60/21,442.14 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,327.30
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