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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.56, 33,098.40 and 15,257.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.56, 33,098.40 and 15,257.28 is: 21,056.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.56 : 33,098.40 = 15,257.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.56/33,098.40 = 15,257.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.56x = 33,098.40 × 15,257.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.56x = 504,991,556.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 504,991,556.35/23,982.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,056.62

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