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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.22, 33,070.37 and 15,908.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.22, 33,070.37 and 15,908.70 is: 21,943.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.22 : 33,070.37 = 15,908.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.22/33,070.37 = 15,908.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.22x = 33,070.37 × 15,908.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.22x = 526,106,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,106,515.68/23,975.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,943.76

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