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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,904.61, 33,003.12 and 15,409.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,904.61, 33,003.12 and 15,409.75 is: 21,274.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,904.61 : 33,003.12 = 15,409.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,904.61/33,003.12 = 15,409.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,904.61x = 33,003.12 × 15,409.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,904.61x = 508,569,828.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,569,828.42/23,904.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,274.97

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