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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.76, 33,062.48 and 15,455.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.76, 33,062.48 and 15,455.14 is: 21,333.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.76 : 33,062.48 = 15,455.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.76/33,062.48 = 15,455.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.76x = 33,062.48 × 15,455.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.76x = 510,985,257.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,985,257.15/23,952.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,333.04

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