Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,614, 29,421 and 5,022
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,614, 29,421 and 5,022 is: 7,533
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,614 : 29,421 = 5,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,614/29,421 = 5,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,614x = 29,421 × 5,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,614x = 147,752,262 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,752,262/19,614 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,533
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