Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594, 38,391 and 11,002
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 25,594, 38,391 and 11,002 is: 16,503
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
25,594 : 38,391 = 11,002 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
25,594/38,391 = 11,002/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
25,594x = 38,391 × 11,002 - Step 4: Simplify right side
25,594x = 422,377,782 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 422,377,782/25,594 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 16,503
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