Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20,502, 30,753 and 8,190
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 20,502, 30,753 and 8,190 is: 12,285
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
20,502 : 30,753 = 8,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
20,502/30,753 = 8,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
20,502x = 30,753 × 8,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
20,502x = 251,867,070 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,867,070/20,502 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 12,285
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