Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,900, 23,850 and 6,666
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,900, 23,850 and 6,666 is: 9,999
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,900 : 23,850 = 6,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,900/23,850 = 6,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,900x = 23,850 × 6,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,900x = 158,984,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,984,100/15,900 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,999
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