Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,776, 22,164 and 3,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 14,776, 22,164 and 3,832 is: 5,748
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
14,776 : 22,164 = 3,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
14,776/22,164 = 3,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
14,776x = 22,164 × 3,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
14,776x = 84,932,448 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 84,932,448/14,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,748
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