Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,560, 23,340 and 4,616
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,560, 23,340 and 4,616 is: 6,924
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,560 : 23,340 = 4,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,560/23,340 = 4,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,560x = 23,340 × 4,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,560x = 107,737,440 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 107,737,440/15,560 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,924
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