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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.40, 23,679.78 and 5,927.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.40, 23,679.78 and 5,927.92 is: 8,890.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.40 : 23,679.78 = 5,927.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.40/23,679.78 = 5,927.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.40x = 23,679.78 × 5,927.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.40x = 140,371,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,371,841.46/15,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,890.26

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