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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.52, 23,109.77 and 5,018.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.52, 23,109.77 and 5,018.27 is: 7,527.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.52 : 23,109.77 = 5,018.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.52/23,109.77 = 5,018.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.52x = 23,109.77 × 5,018.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.52x = 115,970,949.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,970,949.95/15,406.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,527.40

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