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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456, 23,184 and 4,512

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456, 23,184 and 4,512 is: 6,768

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456 : 23,184 = 4,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456/23,184 = 4,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456x = 23,184 × 4,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456x = 104,606,208
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,606,208/15,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,768

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