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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.10, 33,111.25 and 15,513.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.10, 33,111.25 and 15,513.06 is: 21,410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.10 : 33,111.25 = 15,513.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.10/33,111.25 = 15,513.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.10x = 33,111.25 × 15,513.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.10x = 513,656,893.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,656,893.31/23,991.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,410.31

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