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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.94, 33,068.76 and 15,907.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.94, 33,068.76 and 15,907.38 is: 21,945.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.94 : 33,068.76 = 15,907.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.94/33,068.76 = 15,907.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.94x = 33,068.76 × 15,907.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.94x = 526,037,331.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,037,331.45/23,969.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,945.71

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