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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,796.92, 23,808.06 and 15,796.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,796.92, 23,808.06 and 15,796.92 is: 23,808.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,796.92 : 23,808.06 = 15,796.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,796.92/23,808.06 = 15,796.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,796.92x = 23,808.06 × 15,796.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,796.92x = 376,094,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,094,019.18/15,796.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,808.06

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