Finding the Fourth Proportional to 19,268, 28,902 and 4,676
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 19,268, 28,902 and 4,676 is: 7,014
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
19,268 : 28,902 = 4,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
19,268/28,902 = 4,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
19,268x = 28,902 × 4,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
19,268x = 135,145,752 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 135,145,752/19,268 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,014
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