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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.61, 33,100.29 and 15,803.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.61, 33,100.29 and 15,803.86 is: 21,814.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.61 : 33,100.29 = 15,803.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.61/33,100.29 = 15,803.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.61x = 33,100.29 × 15,803.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.61x = 523,112,349.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 523,112,349.12/23,979.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,814.88

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