Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,824, 20,736 and 4,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,824, 20,736 and 4,096 is: 6,144
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,824 : 20,736 = 4,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,824/20,736 = 4,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,824x = 20,736 × 4,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,824x = 84,934,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,934,656/13,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,144
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