Finding the Fourth Proportional to 53,256, 79,884 and 14,344
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 53,256, 79,884 and 14,344 is: 21,516
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
53,256 : 79,884 = 14,344 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
53,256/79,884 = 14,344/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
53,256x = 79,884 × 14,344 - Step 4: Simplify right side
53,256x = 1,145,856,096 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,145,856,096/53,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,516
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