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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.14, 33,106.58 and 15,924.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.14, 33,106.58 and 15,924.69 is: 21,985.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.14 : 33,106.58 = 15,924.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.14/33,106.58 = 15,924.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.14x = 33,106.58 × 15,924.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.14x = 527,211,943.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527,211,943.84/23,980.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,985.36

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