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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.66, 23,692.86 and 5,932.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.66, 23,692.86 and 5,932.50 is: 8,900.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.66 : 23,692.86 = 5,932.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.66/23,692.86 = 5,932.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.66x = 23,692.86 × 5,932.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.66x = 140,557,891.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,557,891.95/15,792.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.20

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