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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,692.61, 23,536.87 and 6,925.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,692.61, 23,536.87 and 6,925.48 is: 10,387.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,692.61 : 23,536.87 = 6,925.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,692.61/23,536.87 = 6,925.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,692.61x = 23,536.87 × 6,925.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,692.61x = 163,004,046.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,004,046.29/15,692.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,387.31

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