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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,899.24, 32,994.66 and 15,954.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,899.24, 32,994.66 and 15,954.92 is: 22,026.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,899.24 : 32,994.66 = 15,954.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,899.24/32,994.66 = 15,954.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,899.24x = 32,994.66 × 15,954.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,899.24x = 526,427,160.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,427,160.73/23,899.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,026.94

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