Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,730.24, 34,128 and 13,552
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,730.24, 34,128 and 13,552 is: 18,701.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,730.24 : 34,128 = 13,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,730.24/34,128 = 13,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,730.24x = 34,128 × 13,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,730.24x = 462,502,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 462,502,656/24,730.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,701.91
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