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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.26, 33,048.95 and 15,880.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.26, 33,048.95 and 15,880.30 is: 21,903.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.26 : 33,048.95 = 15,880.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.26/33,048.95 = 15,880.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.26x = 33,048.95 × 15,880.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.26x = 524,827,078.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,827,078.66/23,961.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,903.15

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