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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,909.38, 33,001.90 and 15,951.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,909.38, 33,001.90 and 15,951.60 is: 22,017.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,909.38 : 33,001.90 = 15,951.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,909.38/33,001.90 = 15,951.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,909.38x = 33,001.90 × 15,951.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,909.38x = 526,433,068.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,433,068.16/23,909.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,017.85

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