Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.12, 23,536 and 6,925.12
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,690.12, 23,536 and 6,925.12 is: 10,388.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,690.12 : 23,536 = 6,925.12 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,690.12/23,536 = 6,925.12/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,690.12x = 23,536 × 6,925.12 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,690.12x = 162,989,624.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 162,989,624.32/15,690.12 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,388.04
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