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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,929.73, 33,024.71 and 15,849.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,929.73, 33,024.71 and 15,849.47 is: 21,873.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,929.73 : 33,024.71 = 15,849.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,929.73/33,024.71 = 15,849.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,929.73x = 33,024.71 × 15,849.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,929.73x = 523,424,272.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,424,272.59/23,929.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,873.39

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