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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.46, 33,115.31 and 15,044.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.46, 33,115.31 and 15,044.33 is: 20,774.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.46 : 33,115.31 = 15,044.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.46/33,115.31 = 15,044.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.46x = 33,115.31 × 15,044.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.46x = 498,197,467.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,197,467.31/23,981.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,774.28

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