Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,724, 32,742 and 13,788
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,724, 32,742 and 13,788 is: 19,029.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,724 : 32,742 = 13,788 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,724/32,742 = 13,788/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,724x = 32,742 × 13,788 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,724x = 451,446,696 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 451,446,696/23,724 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 19,029.11
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