Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,336, 24,504 and 7,102
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,336, 24,504 and 7,102 is: 10,653
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,336 : 24,504 = 7,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,336/24,504 = 7,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,336x = 24,504 × 7,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,336x = 174,027,408 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 174,027,408/16,336 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,653
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