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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.92, 23,110.47 and 5,018.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.92, 23,110.47 and 5,018.67 is: 7,528.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.92 : 23,110.47 = 5,018.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.92/23,110.47 = 5,018.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.92x = 23,110.47 × 5,018.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.92x = 115,983,822.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,983,822.47/15,406.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,528.03

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