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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,929.62, 23,879.49 and 5,392.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,929.62, 23,879.49 and 5,392.26 is: 8,083.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,929.62 : 23,879.49 = 5,392.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,929.62/23,879.49 = 5,392.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,929.62x = 23,879.49 × 5,392.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,929.62x = 128,764,418.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,764,418.75/15,929.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,083.34

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