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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.24, 33,095.24 and 15,917.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.24, 33,095.24 and 15,917.68 is: 21,951.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.24 : 33,095.24 = 15,917.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.24/33,095.24 = 15,917.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.24x = 33,095.24 × 15,917.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.24x = 526,799,439.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 526,799,439.84/23,998.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,951.59

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