Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,206, 42,309 and 11,790
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,206, 42,309 and 11,790 is: 17,685
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,206 : 42,309 = 11,790 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,206/42,309 = 11,790/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,206x = 42,309 × 11,790 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,206x = 498,823,110 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 498,823,110/28,206 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 17,685
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