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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,403.98, 23,106.33 and 5,016.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,403.98, 23,106.33 and 5,016.54 is: 7,524.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,403.98 : 23,106.33 = 5,016.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,403.98/23,106.33 = 5,016.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,403.98x = 23,106.33 × 5,016.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,403.98x = 115,913,828.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,913,828.70/15,403.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.93

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