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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.69, 23,676.55 and 5,930.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.69, 23,676.55 and 5,930.88 is: 8,891.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.69 : 23,676.55 = 5,930.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.69/23,676.55 = 5,930.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.69x = 23,676.55 × 5,930.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.69x = 140,422,776.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,422,776.86/15,792.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,891.63

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