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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,695.32, 23,536.72 and 6,924

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,695.32, 23,536.72 and 6,924 is: 10,383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,695.32 : 23,536.72 = 6,924 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,695.32/23,536.72 = 6,924/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,695.32x = 23,536.72 × 6,924
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,695.32x = 162,968,249.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,968,249.28/15,695.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,383.24

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