Finding the Fourth Proportional to 58,116, 87,174 and 14,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 58,116, 87,174 and 14,340 is: 21,510
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
58,116 : 87,174 = 14,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
58,116/87,174 = 14,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
58,116x = 87,174 × 14,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
58,116x = 1,250,075,160 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,250,075,160/58,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 21,510
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