Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,562.72, 36,844.08 and 10,702
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,562.72, 36,844.08 and 10,702 is: 16,053
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,562.72 : 36,844.08 = 10,702 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,562.72/36,844.08 = 10,702/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,562.72x = 36,844.08 × 10,702 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,562.72x = 394,305,344.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 394,305,344.16/24,562.72 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,053
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