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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.26, 23,109.40 and 5,018.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.26, 23,109.40 and 5,018.01 is: 7,527.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.26 : 23,109.40 = 5,018.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.26/23,109.40 = 5,018.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.26x = 23,109.40 × 5,018.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.26x = 115,963,232.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,963,232.98/15,406.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.02

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