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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,424, 57,636 and 10,722

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,424, 57,636 and 10,722 is: 16,083

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,424 : 57,636 = 10,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,424/57,636 = 10,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,424x = 57,636 × 10,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,424x = 617,973,192
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,973,192/38,424
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,083

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