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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,799.83, 23,702.16 and 5,939.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,799.83, 23,702.16 and 5,939.79 is: 8,910.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,799.83 : 23,702.16 = 5,939.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,799.83/23,702.16 = 5,939.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,799.83x = 23,702.16 × 5,939.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,799.83x = 140,785,852.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,785,852.95/15,799.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,910.59

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