Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,466, 32,199 and 9,154
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,466, 32,199 and 9,154 is: 13,731
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,466 : 32,199 = 9,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,466/32,199 = 9,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,466x = 32,199 × 9,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,466x = 294,749,646 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 294,749,646/21,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,731
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