Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,928, 26,892 and 6,984
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,928, 26,892 and 6,984 is: 10,476
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,928 : 26,892 = 6,984 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,928/26,892 = 6,984/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,928x = 26,892 × 6,984 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,928x = 187,813,728 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 187,813,728/17,928 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,476
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