Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,430, 33,645 and 6,014
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 22,430, 33,645 and 6,014 is: 9,021
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
22,430 : 33,645 = 6,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
22,430/33,645 = 6,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
22,430x = 33,645 × 6,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
22,430x = 202,341,030 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 202,341,030/22,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,021
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