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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.16, 23,695.11 and 5,934

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.16, 23,695.11 and 5,934 is: 8,902.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.16 : 23,695.11 = 5,934 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.16/23,695.11 = 5,934/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.16x = 23,695.11 × 5,934
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.16x = 140,606,782.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,606,782.74/15,794.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,902.45

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