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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.33, 23,109.49 and 5,018.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.33, 23,109.49 and 5,018.08 is: 7,527.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.33 : 23,109.49 = 5,018.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.33/23,109.49 = 5,018.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.33x = 23,109.49 × 5,018.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.33x = 115,965,154.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,965,154.03/15,406.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.11

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