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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,962.52, 33,050.68 and 15,460.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,962.52, 33,050.68 and 15,460.32 is: 21,323.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,962.52 : 33,050.68 = 15,460.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,962.52/33,050.68 = 15,460.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,962.52x = 33,050.68 × 15,460.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,962.52x = 510,974,089.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,974,089.02/23,962.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,323.89

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