Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,794, 25,191 and 4,482
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,794, 25,191 and 4,482 is: 6,723
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,794 : 25,191 = 4,482 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,794/25,191 = 4,482/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,794x = 25,191 × 4,482 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,794x = 112,906,062 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 112,906,062/16,794 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,723
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