Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,262, 33,393 and 9,950
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,262, 33,393 and 9,950 is: 14,925
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,262 : 33,393 = 9,950 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,262/33,393 = 9,950/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,262x = 33,393 × 9,950 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,262x = 332,260,350 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,260,350/22,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,925
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