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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,042, 22,563 and 4,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,042, 22,563 and 4,098 is: 6,147

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,042 : 22,563 = 4,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,042/22,563 = 4,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,042x = 22,563 × 4,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,042x = 92,463,174
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 92,463,174/15,042
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,147

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