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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,652, 23,478 and 4,708

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,652, 23,478 and 4,708 is: 7,062

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,652 : 23,478 = 4,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,652/23,478 = 4,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,652x = 23,478 × 4,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,652x = 110,534,424
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,534,424/15,652
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,062

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