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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.96, 33,048.02 and 15,455.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.96, 33,048.02 and 15,455.88 is: 21,321.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.96 : 33,048.02 = 15,455.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.96/33,048.02 = 15,455.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.96x = 33,048.02 × 15,455.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.96x = 510,786,231.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,786,231.36/23,955.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,321.89

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