Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,368, 27,552 and 7,424
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,368, 27,552 and 7,424 is: 11,136
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,368 : 27,552 = 7,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,368/27,552 = 7,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,368x = 27,552 × 7,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,368x = 204,546,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 204,546,048/18,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,136
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