Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,434, 24,651 and 5,490
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,434, 24,651 and 5,490 is: 8,235
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,434 : 24,651 = 5,490 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,434/24,651 = 5,490/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,434x = 24,651 × 5,490 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,434x = 135,333,990 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,333,990/16,434 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,235
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