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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,606.42, 23,409.54 and 5,218.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,606.42, 23,409.54 and 5,218.08 is: 7,827.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,606.42 : 23,409.54 = 5,218.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,606.42/23,409.54 = 5,218.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,606.42x = 23,409.54 × 5,218.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,606.42x = 122,152,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,152,852.48/15,606.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,827.09

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