Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614, 36,921 and 8,198
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,614, 36,921 and 8,198 is: 12,297
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,614 : 36,921 = 8,198 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,614/36,921 = 8,198/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,614x = 36,921 × 8,198 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,614x = 302,678,358 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 302,678,358/24,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,297
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