Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,400, 33,672 and 13,222
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,400, 33,672 and 13,222 is: 18,246.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,400 : 33,672 = 13,222 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,400/33,672 = 13,222/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,400x = 33,672 × 13,222 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,400x = 445,211,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 445,211,184/24,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,246.36
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