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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,660.92, 23,488.86 and 5,797.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,660.92, 23,488.86 and 5,797.94 is: 8,695.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,660.92 : 23,488.86 = 5,797.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,660.92/23,488.86 = 5,797.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,660.92x = 23,488.86 × 5,797.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,660.92x = 136,187,000.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,187,000.95/15,660.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,695.98

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