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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,795.76, 23,686.60 and 5,928.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,795.76, 23,686.60 and 5,928.06 is: 8,889.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,795.76 : 23,686.60 = 5,928.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,795.76/23,686.60 = 5,928.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,795.76x = 23,686.60 × 5,928.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,795.76x = 140,415,621.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,415,621.17/15,795.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,889.45

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