Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.72, 36,594 and 7,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,393.72, 36,594 and 7,752 is: 11,629.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,393.72 : 36,594 = 7,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,393.72/36,594 = 7,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,393.72x = 36,594 × 7,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,393.72x = 283,676,688 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 283,676,688/24,393.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,629.09
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