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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,788.84, 23,686.52 and 5,928.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,788.84, 23,686.52 and 5,928.08 is: 8,893.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,788.84 : 23,686.52 = 5,928.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,788.84/23,686.52 = 5,928.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,788.84x = 23,686.52 × 5,928.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,788.84x = 140,415,585.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,415,585.48/15,788.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,893.34

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