Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,102, 22,653 and 4,158
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,102, 22,653 and 4,158 is: 6,237
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,102 : 22,653 = 4,158 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,102/22,653 = 4,158/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,102x = 22,653 × 4,158 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,102x = 94,191,174 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 94,191,174/15,102 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,237
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