Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,578.48, 32,367.72 and 12,338
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,578.48, 32,367.72 and 12,338 is: 18,507
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,578.48 : 32,367.72 = 12,338 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,578.48/32,367.72 = 12,338/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,578.48x = 32,367.72 × 12,338 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,578.48x = 399,352,929.36 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 399,352,929.36/21,578.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,507
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