Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,882, 23,823 and 6,648
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,882, 23,823 and 6,648 is: 9,972
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,882 : 23,823 = 6,648 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,882/23,823 = 6,648/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,882x = 23,823 × 6,648 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,882x = 158,375,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 158,375,304/15,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,972
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