Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,284, 22,926 and 4,340
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,284, 22,926 and 4,340 is: 6,510
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,284 : 22,926 = 4,340 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,284/22,926 = 4,340/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,284x = 22,926 × 4,340 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,284x = 99,498,840 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 99,498,840/15,284 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,510
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