Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,926, 23,889 and 4,982
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,926, 23,889 and 4,982 is: 7,473
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,926 : 23,889 = 4,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,926/23,889 = 4,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,926x = 23,889 × 4,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,926x = 119,014,998 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,014,998/15,926 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,473
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