Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,402, 21,603 and 3,458
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,402, 21,603 and 3,458 is: 5,187
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,402 : 21,603 = 3,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,402/21,603 = 3,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,402x = 21,603 × 3,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,402x = 74,703,174 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 74,703,174/14,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,187
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