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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,406.93, 23,105.13 and 5,016.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,406.93, 23,105.13 and 5,016.25 is: 7,522.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,406.93 : 23,105.13 = 5,016.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,406.93/23,105.13 = 5,016.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,406.93x = 23,105.13 × 5,016.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,406.93x = 115,901,108.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,901,108.36/15,406.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,522.66

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