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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,792.98, 23,690.07 and 4,105.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,792.98, 23,690.07 and 4,105.89 is: 6,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,792.98 : 23,690.07 = 4,105.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,792.98/23,690.07 = 4,105.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,792.98x = 23,690.07 × 4,105.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,792.98x = 97,268,821.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,268,821.51/15,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,158.99

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