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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,696.83, 23,545.25 and 6,930

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,696.83, 23,545.25 and 6,930 is: 10,395

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,696.83 : 23,545.25 = 6,930 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,696.83/23,545.25 = 6,930/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,696.83x = 23,545.25 × 6,930
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,696.83x = 163,168,573.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,168,573.84/15,696.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,395

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