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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,732, 23,598 and 4,788

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,732, 23,598 and 4,788 is: 7,182

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,732 : 23,598 = 4,788 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,732/23,598 = 4,788/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,732x = 23,598 × 4,788
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,732x = 112,987,224
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,987,224/15,732
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,182

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