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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,920, 23,880 and 6,192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,920, 23,880 and 6,192 is: 9,288

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,920 : 23,880 = 6,192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,920/23,880 = 6,192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,920x = 23,880 × 6,192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,920x = 147,864,960
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,864,960/15,920
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,288

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