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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.26, 33,092.99 and 15,475.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.26, 33,092.99 and 15,475.20 is: 21,365.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.26 : 33,092.99 = 15,475.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.26/33,092.99 = 15,475.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.26x = 33,092.99 × 15,475.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.26x = 512,120,638.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,120,638.85/23,969.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,365.73

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