Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,376, 23,064 and 4,432
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,376, 23,064 and 4,432 is: 6,648
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,376 : 23,064 = 4,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,376/23,064 = 4,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,376x = 23,064 × 4,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,376x = 102,219,648 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 102,219,648/15,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,648
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