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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462, 36,693 and 5,994

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462, 36,693 and 5,994 is: 8,991

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462 : 36,693 = 5,994 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462/36,693 = 5,994/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462x = 36,693 × 5,994
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462x = 219,937,842
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,937,842/24,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991

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