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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.08, 23,516.56 and 6,906.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,690.08, 23,516.56 and 6,906.64 is: 10,351.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,690.08 : 23,516.56 = 6,906.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,690.08/23,516.56 = 6,906.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,690.08x = 23,516.56 × 6,906.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,690.08x = 162,420,413.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,420,413.96/15,690.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,351.79

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