Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,576, 23,364 and 4,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,576, 23,364 and 4,632 is: 6,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,576 : 23,364 = 4,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,576/23,364 = 4,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,576x = 23,364 × 4,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,576x = 108,222,048 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 108,222,048/15,576 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 6,948
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