Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,674, 22,011 and 6,466
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,674, 22,011 and 6,466 is: 9,699
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,674 : 22,011 = 6,466 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,674/22,011 = 6,466/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,674x = 22,011 × 6,466 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,674x = 142,323,126 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 142,323,126/14,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,699
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