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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,922.09, 33,017.06 and 15,841.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,922.09, 33,017.06 and 15,841.51 is: 21,864.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,922.09 : 33,017.06 = 15,841.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,922.09/33,017.06 = 15,841.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,922.09x = 33,017.06 × 15,841.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,922.09x = 523,040,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,040,043.22/23,922.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,864.31

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