Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,168, 28,752 and 8,224
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,168, 28,752 and 8,224 is: 12,336
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,168 : 28,752 = 8,224 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,168/28,752 = 8,224/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,168x = 28,752 × 8,224 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,168x = 236,456,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,456,448/19,168 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,336
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