Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,752, 25,128 and 4,440
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,752, 25,128 and 4,440 is: 6,660
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,752 : 25,128 = 4,440 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,752/25,128 = 4,440/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,752x = 25,128 × 4,440 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,752x = 111,568,320 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 111,568,320/16,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,660
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