Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,751, 35,626.50 and 9,900
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,751, 35,626.50 and 9,900 is: 14,850
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,751 : 35,626.50 = 9,900 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,751/35,626.50 = 9,900/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,751x = 35,626.50 × 9,900 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,751x = 352,702,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,702,350/23,751 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,850
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