Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,044, 28,566 and 8,100
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,044, 28,566 and 8,100 is: 12,150
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,044 : 28,566 = 8,100 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,044/28,566 = 8,100/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,044x = 28,566 × 8,100 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,044x = 231,384,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 231,384,600/19,044 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,150
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