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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.92, 23,686.53 and 4,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.92, 23,686.53 and 4,105.42 is: 6,157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.92 : 23,686.53 = 4,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.92/23,686.53 = 4,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.92x = 23,686.53 × 4,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.92x = 97,243,153.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,243,153.99/15,792.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,157.39

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