Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,618, 32,427 and 5,202
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,618, 32,427 and 5,202 is: 7,803
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,618 : 32,427 = 5,202 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,618/32,427 = 5,202/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,618x = 32,427 × 5,202 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,618x = 168,685,254 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 168,685,254/21,618 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,803
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