Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,076, 22,614 and 4,132
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,076, 22,614 and 4,132 is: 6,198
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,076 : 22,614 = 4,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,076/22,614 = 4,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,076x = 22,614 × 4,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,076x = 93,441,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 93,441,048/15,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,198
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