Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,254, 30,381 and 5,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,254, 30,381 and 5,662 is: 8,493
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,254 : 30,381 = 5,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,254/30,381 = 5,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,254x = 30,381 × 5,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,254x = 172,017,222 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 172,017,222/20,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,493
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