Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900, 21,942 and 9,276
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,900, 21,942 and 9,276 is: 12,800.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,900 : 21,942 = 9,276 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,900/21,942 = 9,276/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,900x = 21,942 × 9,276 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,900x = 203,533,992 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 203,533,992/15,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,800.88
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