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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,922.94, 23,879.40 and 5,790.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,922.94, 23,879.40 and 5,790.02 is: 8,683.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,922.94 : 23,879.40 = 5,790.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,922.94/23,879.40 = 5,790.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,922.94x = 23,879.40 × 5,790.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,922.94x = 138,262,203.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,262,203.59/15,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,683.21

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