Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,824, 35,736 and 9,973
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,824, 35,736 and 9,973 is: 14,959.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,824 : 35,736 = 9,973 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,824/35,736 = 9,973/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,824x = 35,736 × 9,973 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,824x = 356,395,128 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 356,395,128/23,824 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,959.50
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