Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,218, 24,327 and 3,906
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,218, 24,327 and 3,906 is: 5,859
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,218 : 24,327 = 3,906 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,218/24,327 = 3,906/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,218x = 24,327 × 3,906 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,218x = 95,021,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 95,021,262/16,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,859
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