Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,662, 23,493 and 4,718
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,662, 23,493 and 4,718 is: 7,077
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,662 : 23,493 = 4,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,662/23,493 = 4,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,662x = 23,493 × 4,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,662x = 110,839,974 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 110,839,974/15,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,077
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