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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,407.93, 23,106.63 and 5,017.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,407.93, 23,106.63 and 5,017.25 is: 7,524.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,407.93 : 23,106.63 = 5,017.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,407.93/23,106.63 = 5,017.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,407.93x = 23,106.63 × 5,017.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,407.93x = 115,931,739.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,931,739.37/15,407.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,524.16

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