Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,124, 33,186 and 7,532
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,124, 33,186 and 7,532 is: 11,298
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,124 : 33,186 = 7,532 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,124/33,186 = 7,532/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,124x = 33,186 × 7,532 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,124x = 249,956,952 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,956,952/22,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,298
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