Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,688, 25,032 and 4,376
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,688, 25,032 and 4,376 is: 6,564
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,688 : 25,032 = 4,376 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,688/25,032 = 4,376/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,688x = 25,032 × 4,376 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,688x = 109,540,032 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,540,032/16,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,564
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