Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,659.16, 32,479.02 and 9,966
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,659.16, 32,479.02 and 9,966 is: 14,944.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,659.16 : 32,479.02 = 9,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,659.16/32,479.02 = 9,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,659.16x = 32,479.02 × 9,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,659.16x = 323,685,913.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,685,913.32/21,659.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,944.53
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