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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,903.61, 33,001.74 and 15,408.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,903.61, 33,001.74 and 15,408.75 is: 21,273.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,903.61 : 33,001.74 = 15,408.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,903.61/33,001.74 = 15,408.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,903.61x = 33,001.74 × 15,408.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,903.61x = 508,515,561.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,515,561.23/23,903.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,273.59

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