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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,938.05, 33,036.08 and 15,975.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,938.05, 33,036.08 and 15,975.21 is: 22,046.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,938.05 : 33,036.08 = 15,975.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,938.05/33,036.08 = 15,975.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,938.05x = 33,036.08 × 15,975.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,938.05x = 527,758,235.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,758,235.70/23,938.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,046.83

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