Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,496, 35,244 and 7,080
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,496, 35,244 and 7,080 is: 10,620
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,496 : 35,244 = 7,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,496/35,244 = 7,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,496x = 35,244 × 7,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,496x = 249,527,520 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,527,520/23,496 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,620
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