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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,562, 21,843 and 5,328

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,562, 21,843 and 5,328 is: 7,992

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,562 : 21,843 = 5,328 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,562/21,843 = 5,328/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,562x = 21,843 × 5,328
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,562x = 116,379,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,379,504/14,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,992

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