Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,872, 20,808 and 4,144
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,872, 20,808 and 4,144 is: 6,216
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,872 : 20,808 = 4,144 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,872/20,808 = 4,144/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,872x = 20,808 × 4,144 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,872x = 86,228,352 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 86,228,352/13,872 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,216
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