Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,634, 23,451 and 4,690
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,634, 23,451 and 4,690 is: 7,035
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,634 : 23,451 = 4,690 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,634/23,451 = 4,690/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,634x = 23,451 × 4,690 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,634x = 109,985,190 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 109,985,190/15,634 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,035
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