Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,936, 23,904 and 4,992
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,936, 23,904 and 4,992 is: 7,488
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,936 : 23,904 = 4,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,936/23,904 = 4,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,936x = 23,904 × 4,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,936x = 119,328,768 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,328,768/15,936 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,488
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