Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,696, 22,044 and 3,752
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,696, 22,044 and 3,752 is: 5,628
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,696 : 22,044 = 3,752 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,696/22,044 = 3,752/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,696x = 22,044 × 3,752 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,696x = 82,709,088 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 82,709,088/14,696 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,628
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