Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,922, 19,390 and 10,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 12,922, 19,390 and 10,006 is: 15,014.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
12,922 : 19,390 = 10,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
12,922/19,390 = 10,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
12,922x = 19,390 × 10,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
12,922x = 194,016,340 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 194,016,340/12,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 15,014.42
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