Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,446, 35,169 and 7,030
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,446, 35,169 and 7,030 is: 10,545
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,446 : 35,169 = 7,030 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,446/35,169 = 7,030/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,446x = 35,169 × 7,030 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,446x = 247,238,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,238,070/23,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,545
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