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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,456, 23,184 and 7,248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,456, 23,184 and 7,248 is: 10,872

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,456 : 23,184 = 7,248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,456/23,184 = 7,248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,456x = 23,184 × 7,248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,456x = 168,037,632
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,037,632/15,456
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,872

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