Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65,458, 98,187 and 16,210
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 65,458, 98,187 and 16,210 is: 24,315
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
65,458 : 98,187 = 16,210 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
65,458/98,187 = 16,210/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
65,458x = 98,187 × 16,210 - Step 4: Simplify right side
65,458x = 1,591,611,270 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,591,611,270/65,458 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 24,315
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