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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.85, 33,069.85 and 15,908.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.85, 33,069.85 and 15,908.33 is: 21,943.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.85 : 33,069.85 = 15,908.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.85/33,069.85 = 15,908.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.85x = 33,069.85 × 15,908.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.85x = 526,085,881.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,085,881.73/23,974.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.24

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