Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,442, 21,663 and 3,498
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,442, 21,663 and 3,498 is: 5,247
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,442 : 21,663 = 3,498 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,442/21,663 = 3,498/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,442x = 21,663 × 3,498 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,442x = 75,777,174 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 75,777,174/14,442 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,247
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