Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,300, 21,114 and 8,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,300, 21,114 and 8,676 is: 11,972.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,300 : 21,114 = 8,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,300/21,114 = 8,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,300x = 21,114 × 8,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,300x = 183,185,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 183,185,064/15,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,972.88
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