Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,974, 25,461 and 4,662
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 16,974, 25,461 and 4,662 is: 6,993
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
16,974 : 25,461 = 4,662 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
16,974/25,461 = 4,662/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
16,974x = 25,461 × 4,662 - Step 4: Simplify right side
16,974x = 118,699,182 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 118,699,182/16,974 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,993
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