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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.62, 23,110.52 and 5,020.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.62, 23,110.52 and 5,020.30 is: 7,529.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.62 : 23,110.52 = 5,020.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.62/23,110.52 = 5,020.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.62x = 23,110.52 × 5,020.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.62x = 116,021,743.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,021,743.56/15,408.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,529.66

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