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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,947.60, 33,030.14 and 15,866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,947.60, 33,030.14 and 15,866.64 is: 21,884.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,947.60 : 33,030.14 = 15,866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,947.60/33,030.14 = 15,866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,947.60x = 33,030.14 × 15,866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,947.60x = 524,077,340.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,077,340.53/23,947.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,884.34

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