Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,942, 23,913 and 4,998
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,942, 23,913 and 4,998 is: 7,497
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,942 : 23,913 = 4,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,942/23,913 = 4,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,942x = 23,913 × 4,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,942x = 119,517,174 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 119,517,174/15,942 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 7,497
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