Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688, 23,536.86 and 6,454
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,688, 23,536.86 and 6,454 is: 9,683.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,688 : 23,536.86 = 6,454 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,688/23,536.86 = 6,454/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,688x = 23,536.86 × 6,454 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,688x = 151,906,894.44 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 151,906,894.44/15,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 9,683.00
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