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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.52, 33,050.39 and 15,957.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.52, 33,050.39 and 15,957.90 is: 22,040.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.52 : 33,050.39 = 15,957.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.52/33,050.39 = 15,957.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.52x = 33,050.39 × 15,957.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.52x = 527,414,738.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,414,738.79/23,929.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,040.34

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