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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.33, 23,682.98 and 5,927.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.33, 23,682.98 and 5,927.76 is: 8,891.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.33 : 23,682.98 = 5,927.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.33/23,682.98 = 5,927.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.33x = 23,682.98 × 5,927.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.33x = 140,387,036.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,387,036.34/15,789.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.26

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