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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 52,524, 78,786 and 15,588

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 52,524, 78,786 and 15,588 is: 23,382

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    52,524 : 78,786 = 15,588 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    52,524/78,786 = 15,588/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    52,524x = 78,786 × 15,588
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    52,524x = 1,228,116,168
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,116,168/52,524
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,382

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