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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,636, 23,440.80 and 10,693.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,636, 23,440.80 and 10,693.52 is: 16,031.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,636 : 23,440.80 = 10,693.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,636/23,440.80 = 10,693.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,636x = 23,440.80 × 10,693.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,636x = 250,664,663.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,664,663.62/15,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,031.25

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