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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,794.18, 23,690.46 and 5,932.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,794.18, 23,690.46 and 5,932.70 is: 8,898.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,794.18 : 23,690.46 = 5,932.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,794.18/23,690.46 = 5,932.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,794.18x = 23,690.46 × 5,932.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,794.18x = 140,548,392.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,548,392.04/15,794.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,898.75

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