Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392, 20,088 and 5,184
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,392, 20,088 and 5,184 is: 7,776
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,392 : 20,088 = 5,184 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,392/20,088 = 5,184/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,392x = 20,088 × 5,184 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,392x = 104,136,192 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,136,192/13,392 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,776
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