Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,554, 20,331 and 4,320
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,554, 20,331 and 4,320 is: 6,480
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,554 : 20,331 = 4,320 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,554/20,331 = 4,320/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,554x = 20,331 × 4,320 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,554x = 87,829,920 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 87,829,920/13,554 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,480
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