Finding the Fourth Proportional to 17,096, 25,644 and 6,152
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 17,096, 25,644 and 6,152 is: 9,228
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
17,096 : 25,644 = 6,152 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
17,096/25,644 = 6,152/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
17,096x = 25,644 × 6,152 - Step 4: Simplify right side
17,096x = 157,761,888 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,761,888/17,096 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,228
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