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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,968.26, 33,091.61 and 15,474.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,968.26, 33,091.61 and 15,474.20 is: 21,364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,968.26 : 33,091.61 = 15,474.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,968.26/33,091.61 = 15,474.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,968.26x = 33,091.61 × 15,474.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,968.26x = 512,065,948.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,065,948.63/23,968.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,364.34

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