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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.52, 33,049.30 and 15,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.52, 33,049.30 and 15,459.32 is: 21,322.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.52 : 33,049.30 = 15,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.52/33,049.30 = 15,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.52x = 33,049.30 × 15,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.52x = 510,919,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,919,704.48/23,961.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.51

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