Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,798.08, 32,694 and 7,005.05
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,798.08, 32,694 and 7,005.05 is: 10,506.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,798.08 : 32,694 = 7,005.05 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,798.08/32,694 = 7,005.05/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,798.08x = 32,694 × 7,005.05 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,798.08x = 229,023,104.70 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 229,023,104.70/21,798.08 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,506.57
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