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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,940.59, 33,057.38 and 15,446.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,940.59, 33,057.38 and 15,446.93 is: 21,329.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,940.59 : 33,057.38 = 15,446.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,940.59/33,057.38 = 15,446.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,940.59x = 33,057.38 × 15,446.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,940.59x = 510,634,908.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,634,908.17/23,940.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,329.26

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