Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,454, 21,681 and 3,510
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,454, 21,681 and 3,510 is: 5,265
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,454 : 21,681 = 3,510 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,454/21,681 = 3,510/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,454x = 21,681 × 3,510 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,454x = 76,100,310 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 76,100,310/14,454 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,265
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