Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,214, 24,321 and 3,902
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,214, 24,321 and 3,902 is: 5,853
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,214 : 24,321 = 3,902 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,214/24,321 = 3,902/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,214x = 24,321 × 3,902 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,214x = 94,900,542 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,900,542/16,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 5,853
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