Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,330, 22,995 and 4,386
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,330, 22,995 and 4,386 is: 6,579
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,330 : 22,995 = 4,386 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,330/22,995 = 4,386/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,330x = 22,995 × 4,386 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,330x = 100,856,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 100,856,070/15,330 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,579
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