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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.59, 23,693.49 and 5,932.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.59, 23,693.49 and 5,932.59 is: 8,900.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.59 : 23,693.49 = 5,932.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.59/23,693.49 = 5,932.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.59x = 23,693.49 × 5,932.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.59x = 140,563,761.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,563,761.84/15,792.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.62

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