Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,194, 34,791 and 10,882
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,194, 34,791 and 10,882 is: 16,323
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,194 : 34,791 = 10,882 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,194/34,791 = 10,882/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,194x = 34,791 × 10,882 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,194x = 378,595,662 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 378,595,662/23,194 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,323
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