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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,790.29, 23,682.17 and 5,929.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,790.29, 23,682.17 and 5,929.35 is: 8,892.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,790.29 : 23,682.17 = 5,929.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,790.29/23,682.17 = 5,929.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,790.29x = 23,682.17 × 5,929.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,790.29x = 140,419,889.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,419,889.51/15,790.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,892.80

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