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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,762, 23,643 and 6,528

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,762, 23,643 and 6,528 is: 9,792

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,762 : 23,643 = 6,528 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,762/23,643 = 6,528/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,762x = 23,643 × 6,528
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,762x = 154,341,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,341,504/15,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,792

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