Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,950, 25,425 and 6,006
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,950, 25,425 and 6,006 is: 9,009
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,950 : 25,425 = 6,006 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,950/25,425 = 6,006/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,950x = 25,425 × 6,006 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,950x = 152,702,550 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 152,702,550/16,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,009
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