Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,253, 19,669 and 7,880
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,253, 19,669 and 7,880 is: 10,874.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,253 : 19,669 = 7,880 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,253/19,669 = 7,880/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,253x = 19,669 × 7,880 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,253x = 154,991,720 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,991,720/14,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,874.32
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