Finding the Fourth Proportional to 66,182, 99,273 and 16,934
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 66,182, 99,273 and 16,934 is: 25,401
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
66,182 : 99,273 = 16,934 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
66,182/99,273 = 16,934/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
66,182x = 99,273 × 16,934 - Step 4: Simplify right side
66,182x = 1,681,088,982 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,681,088,982/66,182 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 25,401
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