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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,930.52, 33,051.77 and 15,958.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,930.52, 33,051.77 and 15,958.90 is: 22,041.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,930.52 : 33,051.77 = 15,958.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,930.52/33,051.77 = 15,958.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,930.52x = 33,051.77 × 15,958.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,930.52x = 527,469,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,469,892.25/23,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,041.72

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