Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,738.16, 37,106 and 8,096
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,738.16, 37,106 and 8,096 is: 12,143.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,738.16 : 37,106 = 8,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,738.16/37,106 = 8,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,738.16x = 37,106 × 8,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,738.16x = 300,410,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 300,410,176/24,738.16 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,143.59
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