Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,857.40, 32,774.58 and 9,531
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,857.40, 32,774.58 and 9,531 is: 14,291.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,857.40 : 32,774.58 = 9,531 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,857.40/32,774.58 = 9,531/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,857.40x = 32,774.58 × 9,531 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,857.40x = 312,374,521.98 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 312,374,521.98/21,857.40 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,291.48
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