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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,991.36, 33,093.56 and 15,480.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,991.36, 33,093.56 and 15,480.16 is: 21,353.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,991.36 : 33,093.56 = 15,480.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,991.36/33,093.56 = 15,480.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,991.36x = 33,093.56 × 15,480.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,991.36x = 512,293,603.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 512,293,603.77/23,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,353.25

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