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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.51, 33,094.71 and 15,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.51, 33,094.71 and 15,476.45 is: 21,367.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.51 : 33,094.71 = 15,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.51/33,094.71 = 15,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.51x = 33,094.71 × 15,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.51x = 512,188,459.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,188,459.11/23,970.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,367.44

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