Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768, 37,152 and 8,352
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,768, 37,152 and 8,352 is: 12,528
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,768 : 37,152 = 8,352 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,768/37,152 = 8,352/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,768x = 37,152 × 8,352 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,768x = 310,293,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 310,293,504/24,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,528
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