Finding the Fourth Proportional to 21,925.76, 32,888 and 8,774.40
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 21,925.76, 32,888 and 8,774.40 is: 13,161.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
21,925.76 : 32,888 = 8,774.40 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
21,925.76/32,888 = 8,774.40/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
21,925.76x = 32,888 × 8,774.40 - Step 4: Simplify right side
21,925.76x = 288,572,467.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 288,572,467.20/21,925.76 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,161.34
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