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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.24, 33,047.80 and 15,980.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.24, 33,047.80 and 15,980.63 is: 22,049.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.24 : 33,047.80 = 15,980.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.24/33,047.80 = 15,980.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.24x = 33,047.80 × 15,980.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.24x = 528,124,458.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 528,124,458.92/23,952.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,049.06

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