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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,963.13, 33,051.54 and 15,882.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,963.13, 33,051.54 and 15,882.18 is: 21,905.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,963.13 : 33,051.54 = 15,882.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,963.13/33,051.54 = 15,882.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,963.13x = 33,051.54 × 15,882.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,963.13x = 524,930,507.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 524,930,507.56/23,963.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,905.76

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