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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.49, 23,536.68 and 6,925.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.49, 23,536.68 and 6,925.35 is: 10,387.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.49 : 23,536.68 = 6,925.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.49/23,536.68 = 6,925.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.49x = 23,536.68 × 6,925.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.49x = 162,999,746.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,999,746.84/15,692.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.12

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