Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,456.72, 32,185.08 and 7,596
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,456.72, 32,185.08 and 7,596 is: 11,394
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,456.72 : 32,185.08 = 7,596 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,456.72/32,185.08 = 7,596/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,456.72x = 32,185.08 × 7,596 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,456.72x = 244,477,867.68 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,477,867.68/21,456.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,394
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