Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,866, 23,799 and 6,632
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,866, 23,799 and 6,632 is: 9,948
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,866 : 23,799 = 6,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,866/23,799 = 6,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,866x = 23,799 × 6,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,866x = 157,834,968 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 157,834,968/15,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,948
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