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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,174, 22,761 and 6,966

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,174, 22,761 and 6,966 is: 10,449

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,174 : 22,761 = 6,966 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,174/22,761 = 6,966/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,174x = 22,761 × 6,966
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,174x = 158,553,126
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,553,126/15,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,449

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