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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.13, 23,114.01 and 5,019.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.13, 23,114.01 and 5,019.88 is: 7,530.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.13 : 23,114.01 = 5,019.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.13/23,114.01 = 5,019.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.13x = 23,114.01 × 5,019.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.13x = 116,029,440.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,029,440.95/15,408.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,530.41

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