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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,993.45, 23,992.91 and 5,462.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,993.45, 23,992.91 and 5,462.89 is: 8,195.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,993.45 : 23,992.91 = 5,462.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,993.45/23,992.91 = 5,462.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,993.45x = 23,992.91 × 5,462.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,993.45x = 131,070,540.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,070,540.81/15,993.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,195.26

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