Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,260.16, 36,390.24 and 6,730
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,260.16, 36,390.24 and 6,730 is: 10,095
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,260.16 : 36,390.24 = 6,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,260.16/36,390.24 = 6,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,260.16x = 36,390.24 × 6,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,260.16x = 244,906,315.20 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,906,315.20/24,260.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,095
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