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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,954.64, 33,059.16 and 15,595.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,954.64, 33,059.16 and 15,595.44 is: 21,522.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,954.64 : 33,059.16 = 15,595.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,954.64/33,059.16 = 15,595.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,954.64x = 33,059.16 × 15,595.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,954.64x = 515,572,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,572,146.23/23,954.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,522.85

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