Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244, 36,366 and 7,828
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,244, 36,366 and 7,828 is: 11,742
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,244 : 36,366 = 7,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,244/36,366 = 7,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,244x = 36,366 × 7,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,244x = 284,673,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,673,048/24,244 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,742
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