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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.40, 23,674.83 and 5,929.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.40, 23,674.83 and 5,929.03 is: 8,888.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.40 : 23,674.83 = 5,929.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.40/23,674.83 = 5,929.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.40x = 23,674.83 × 5,929.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.40x = 140,368,777.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,368,777.31/15,792.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,888.38

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