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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,688.08, 23,513.56 and 6,904.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,688.08, 23,513.56 and 6,904.64 is: 10,348.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,688.08 : 23,513.56 = 6,904.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,688.08/23,513.56 = 6,904.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,688.08x = 23,513.56 × 6,904.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,688.08x = 162,352,666.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,352,666.92/15,688.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.79

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