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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,462, 23,193 and 7,254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,462, 23,193 and 7,254 is: 10,881

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,462 : 23,193 = 7,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,462/23,193 = 7,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,462x = 23,193 × 7,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,462x = 168,242,022
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,242,022/15,462
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,881

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