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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,789.84, 23,688.02 and 5,929.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,789.84, 23,688.02 and 5,929.08 is: 8,894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,789.84 : 23,688.02 = 5,929.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,789.84/23,688.02 = 5,929.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,789.84x = 23,688.02 × 5,929.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,789.84x = 140,448,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,448,165.62/15,789.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,894.84

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