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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,859.02, 23,788.92 and 5,329.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,859.02, 23,788.92 and 5,329.19 is: 7,993.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,859.02 : 23,788.92 = 5,329.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,859.02/23,788.92 = 5,329.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,859.02x = 23,788.92 × 5,329.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,859.02x = 126,775,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,775,714.06/15,859.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,993.92

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