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