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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.68, 33,049.11 and 15,893.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.68, 33,049.11 and 15,893.15 is: 21,926.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.68 : 33,049.11 = 15,893.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.68/33,049.11 = 15,893.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.68x = 33,049.11 × 15,893.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.68x = 525,254,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525,254,356.95/23,955.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,926.09

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