Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,126, 33,189 and 7,534
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,126, 33,189 and 7,534 is: 11,301
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,126 : 33,189 = 7,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,126/33,189 = 7,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,126x = 33,189 × 7,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,126x = 250,045,926 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,045,926/22,126 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,301
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