Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,158, 24,237 and 5,214
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,158, 24,237 and 5,214 is: 7,821
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,158 : 24,237 = 5,214 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,158/24,237 = 5,214/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,158x = 24,237 × 5,214 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,158x = 126,371,718 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 126,371,718/16,158 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,821
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