Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,694, 32,541 and 5,278
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,694, 32,541 and 5,278 is: 7,917
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,694 : 32,541 = 5,278 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,694/32,541 = 5,278/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,694x = 32,541 × 5,278 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,694x = 171,751,398 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,751,398/21,694 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,917
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