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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,012, 22,518 and 6,804

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,012, 22,518 and 6,804 is: 10,206

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,012 : 22,518 = 6,804 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,012/22,518 = 6,804/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,012x = 22,518 × 6,804
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,012x = 153,212,472
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,212,472/15,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206

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