Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,690.24, 23,535.36 and 5,832
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 15,690.24, 23,535.36 and 5,832 is: 8,748
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
15,690.24 : 23,535.36 = 5,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
15,690.24/23,535.36 = 5,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
15,690.24x = 23,535.36 × 5,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
15,690.24x = 137,258,219.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,258,219.52/15,690.24 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 8,748
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