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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,930, 23,895 and 6,696

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,930, 23,895 and 6,696 is: 10,044

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,930 : 23,895 = 6,696 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,930/23,895 = 6,696/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,930x = 23,895 × 6,696
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,930x = 160,000,920
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,000,920/15,930
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044

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