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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,926 : 23,889 = 4,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,926/23,889 = 4,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,926x = 23,889 × 4,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,926x = 119,014,998
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,014,998/15,926
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,473

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