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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,951.64, 33,055.02 and 15,592.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,951.64, 33,055.02 and 15,592.44 is: 21,518.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,951.64 : 33,055.02 = 15,592.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,951.64/33,055.02 = 15,592.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,951.64x = 33,055.02 × 15,592.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,951.64x = 515,408,416.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,408,416.05/23,951.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,518.71

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