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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,896, 23,844 and 6,662

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,896, 23,844 and 6,662 is: 9,993

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,896 : 23,844 = 6,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,896/23,844 = 6,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,896x = 23,844 × 6,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,896x = 158,848,728
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,848,728/15,896
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,993

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