Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,244, 25,866 and 4,932
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,244, 25,866 and 4,932 is: 7,398
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,244 : 25,866 = 4,932 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,244/25,866 = 4,932/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,244x = 25,866 × 4,932 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,244x = 127,571,112 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 127,571,112/17,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,398
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