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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,524, 23,286 and 6,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,524, 23,286 and 6,290 is: 9,435

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,524 : 23,286 = 6,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,524/23,286 = 6,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,524x = 23,286 × 6,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,524x = 146,468,940
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,468,940/15,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,435

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