Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,754, 26,631 and 5,442
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,754, 26,631 and 5,442 is: 8,163
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,754 : 26,631 = 5,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,754/26,631 = 5,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,754x = 26,631 × 5,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,754x = 144,925,902 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 144,925,902/17,754 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,163
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