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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,408.68, 23,108.06 and 5,018

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,408.68, 23,108.06 and 5,018 is: 7,525.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,408.68 : 23,108.06 = 5,018 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,408.68/23,108.06 = 5,018/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,408.68x = 23,108.06 × 5,018
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,408.68x = 115,956,245.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,956,245.08/15,408.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,525.38

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