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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,931.59, 33,044.96 and 15,437.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,931.59, 33,044.96 and 15,437.93 is: 21,316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,931.59 : 33,044.96 = 15,437.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,931.59/33,044.96 = 15,437.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,931.59x = 33,044.96 × 15,437.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,931.59x = 510,145,652.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,145,652.70/23,931.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,316.84

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