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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,558 : 23,337 = 4,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,558/23,337 = 4,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,558x = 23,337 × 4,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,558x = 107,676,918
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,676,918/15,558
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,921

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