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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,405.67, 23,108.50 and 5,017.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,405.67, 23,108.50 and 5,017.42 is: 7,526.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,405.67 : 23,108.50 = 5,017.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,405.67/23,108.50 = 5,017.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,405.67x = 23,108.50 × 5,017.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,405.67x = 115,945,056.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,945,056.01/15,405.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,526.13

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