Finding the Fourth Proportional to 28,794, 43,191 and 12,378
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 28,794, 43,191 and 12,378 is: 18,567
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
28,794 : 43,191 = 12,378 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
28,794/43,191 = 12,378/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
28,794x = 43,191 × 12,378 - Step 4: Simplify right side
28,794x = 534,618,198 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,618,198/28,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 18,567
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