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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,498, 23,247 and 6,264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,498, 23,247 and 6,264 is: 9,396

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,498 : 23,247 = 6,264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,498/23,247 = 6,264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,498x = 23,247 × 6,264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,498x = 145,619,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,619,208/15,498
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,396

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