Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,558, 23,337 and 4,614
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,558, 23,337 and 4,614 is: 6,921
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,558 : 23,337 = 4,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,558/23,337 = 4,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,558x = 23,337 × 4,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,558x = 107,676,918 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,676,918/15,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,921
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