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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,791.96, 23,690.28 and 5,258.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,791.96, 23,690.28 and 5,258.54 is: 7,888.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,791.96 : 23,690.28 = 5,258.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,791.96/23,690.28 = 5,258.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,791.96x = 23,690.28 × 5,258.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,791.96x = 124,576,284.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,576,284.99/15,791.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,888.59

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