Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,450, 24,675 and 5,506
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,450, 24,675 and 5,506 is: 8,259
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,450 : 24,675 = 5,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,450/24,675 = 5,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,450x = 24,675 × 5,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,450x = 135,860,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,860,550/16,450 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,259
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