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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.67, 33,094.93 and 15,920.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.67, 33,094.93 and 15,920.04 is: 21,977.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.67 : 33,094.93 = 15,920.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.67/33,094.93 = 15,920.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.67x = 33,094.93 × 15,920.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.67x = 526,872,723.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,872,723.55/23,973.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,977.14

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