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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,658.92, 23,485.86 and 5,795.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,658.92, 23,485.86 and 5,795.94 is: 8,692.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,658.92 : 23,485.86 = 5,795.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,658.92/23,485.86 = 5,795.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,658.92x = 23,485.86 × 5,795.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,658.92x = 136,122,635.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,122,635.41/15,658.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,692.98

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