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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,711.36, 23,548.08 and 6,936.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,711.36, 23,548.08 and 6,936.32 is: 10,396.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,711.36 : 23,548.08 = 6,936.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,711.36/23,548.08 = 6,936.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,711.36x = 23,548.08 × 6,936.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,711.36x = 163,337,018.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,337,018.27/15,711.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,396.11

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