Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,442, 20,163 and 3,714
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,442, 20,163 and 3,714 is: 5,571
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,442 : 20,163 = 3,714 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,442/20,163 = 3,714/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,442x = 20,163 × 3,714 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,442x = 74,885,382 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,885,382/13,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,571
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