Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,354, 23,031 and 4,410
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,354, 23,031 and 4,410 is: 6,615
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,354 : 23,031 = 4,410 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,354/23,031 = 4,410/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,354x = 23,031 × 4,410 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,354x = 101,566,710 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 101,566,710/15,354 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,615
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