Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,368, 24,552 and 4,056
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,368, 24,552 and 4,056 is: 6,084
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,368 : 24,552 = 4,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,368/24,552 = 4,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,368x = 24,552 × 4,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,368x = 99,582,912 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,582,912/16,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,084
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