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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,956.96, 33,049.40 and 15,456.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,956.96, 33,049.40 and 15,456.88 is: 21,323.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956.96 : 33,049.40 = 15,456.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956.96/33,049.40 = 15,456.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956.96x = 33,049.40 × 15,456.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956.96x = 510,840,609.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,840,609.87/23,956.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.27

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