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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,858, 23,787 and 4,914

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,858, 23,787 and 4,914 is: 7,371

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,858 : 23,787 = 4,914 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,858/23,787 = 4,914/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,858x = 23,787 × 4,914
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,858x = 116,889,318
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,889,318/15,858
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,371

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