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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,480.01, 23,209.69 and 5,618.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,480.01, 23,209.69 and 5,618.01 is: 8,423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,480.01 : 23,209.69 = 5,618.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,480.01/23,209.69 = 5,618.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,480.01x = 23,209.69 × 5,618.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,480.01x = 130,392,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,392,270.52/15,480.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,423.27

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