Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,466, 23,199 and 4,522
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,466, 23,199 and 4,522 is: 6,783
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,466 : 23,199 = 4,522 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,466/23,199 = 4,522/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,466x = 23,199 × 4,522 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,466x = 104,905,878 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 104,905,878/15,466 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,783
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