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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,703.36, 23,536.08 and 6,928.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,703.36, 23,536.08 and 6,928.32 is: 10,384.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,703.36 : 23,536.08 = 6,928.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,703.36/23,536.08 = 6,928.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,703.36x = 23,536.08 × 6,928.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,703.36x = 163,065,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,065,493.79/15,703.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,384.11

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