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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,982.96, 33,117.38 and 15,045.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,982.96, 33,117.38 and 15,045.83 is: 20,776.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,982.96 : 33,117.38 = 15,045.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,982.96/33,117.38 = 15,045.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,982.96x = 33,117.38 × 15,045.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,982.96x = 498,278,228.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,278,228.71/23,982.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,776.34

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