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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,464, 24,696 and 4,152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,464, 24,696 and 4,152 is: 6,228

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,464 : 24,696 = 4,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,464/24,696 = 4,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,464x = 24,696 × 4,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,464x = 102,537,792
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,537,792/16,464
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,228

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