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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.64, 23,692.74 and 5,934.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.64, 23,692.74 and 5,934.16 is: 8,900.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.64 : 23,692.74 = 5,934.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.64/23,692.74 = 5,934.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.64x = 23,692.74 × 5,934.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.64x = 140,596,510.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,596,510.00/15,795.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,900.97

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