Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,752, 35,628 and 9,901
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,752, 35,628 and 9,901 is: 14,851.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,752 : 35,628 = 9,901 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,752/35,628 = 9,901/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,752x = 35,628 × 9,901 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,752x = 352,752,828 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 352,752,828/23,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,851.50
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