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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.24, 33,093.86 and 15,916.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.24, 33,093.86 and 15,916.68 is: 21,950.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.24 : 33,093.86 = 15,916.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.24/33,093.86 = 15,916.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.24x = 33,093.86 × 15,916.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.24x = 526,744,379.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,744,379.58/23,997.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,950.21

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