Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,184, 97,776 and 15,936
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,184, 97,776 and 15,936 is: 23,904
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,184 : 97,776 = 15,936 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,184/97,776 = 15,936/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,184x = 97,776 × 15,936 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,184x = 1,558,158,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,558,158,336/65,184 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,904
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