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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,676.35, 23,520.65 and 6,905.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,676.35, 23,520.65 and 6,905.12 is: 10,360.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,676.35 : 23,520.65 = 6,905.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,676.35/23,520.65 = 6,905.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,676.35x = 23,520.65 × 6,905.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,676.35x = 162,412,910.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,412,910.73/15,676.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,360.38

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