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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.71, 33,069.99 and 15,456.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.71, 33,069.99 and 15,456.05 is: 21,341.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.71 : 33,069.99 = 15,456.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.71/33,069.99 = 15,456.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.71x = 33,069.99 × 15,456.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.71x = 511,131,418.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,131,418.94/23,949.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,341.86

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