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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,905.40, 23,858.10 and 5,518.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,905.40, 23,858.10 and 5,518.20 is: 8,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,905.40 : 23,858.10 = 5,518.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,905.40/23,858.10 = 5,518.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,905.40x = 23,858.10 × 5,518.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,905.40x = 131,653,767.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,653,767.42/15,905.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,277.30

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