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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.76, 33,057.30 and 15,584.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.76, 33,057.30 and 15,584.20 is: 21,491.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.76 : 33,057.30 = 15,584.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.76/33,057.30 = 15,584.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.76x = 33,057.30 × 15,584.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.76x = 515,171,574.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,171,574.66/23,970.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,491.67

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