Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,563.80, 32,345.70 and 6,774
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,563.80, 32,345.70 and 6,774 is: 10,161
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,563.80 : 32,345.70 = 6,774 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,563.80/32,345.70 = 6,774/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,563.80x = 32,345.70 × 6,774 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,563.80x = 219,109,771.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 219,109,771.80/21,563.80 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,161
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