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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,232, 22,848 and 5,998

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,232, 22,848 and 5,998 is: 8,997

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,232 : 22,848 = 5,998 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,232/22,848 = 5,998/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,232x = 22,848 × 5,998
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,232x = 137,042,304
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,042,304/15,232
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,997

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