Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,854, 97,281 and 15,606
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 64,854, 97,281 and 15,606 is: 23,409
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
64,854 : 97,281 = 15,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
64,854/97,281 = 15,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
64,854x = 97,281 × 15,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
64,854x = 1,518,167,286 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,518,167,286/64,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 23,409
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