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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.01, 23,674.02 and 5,929.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.01, 23,674.02 and 5,929.19 is: 8,889.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.01 : 23,674.02 = 5,929.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.01/23,674.02 = 5,929.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.01x = 23,674.02 × 5,929.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.01x = 140,367,762.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,367,762.64/15,791.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.09

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