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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.10, 33,089.31 and 15,031.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.10, 33,089.31 and 15,031.98 is: 20,738.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.10 : 33,089.31 = 15,031.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.10/33,089.31 = 15,031.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.10x = 33,089.31 × 15,031.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.10x = 497,397,846.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,397,846.13/23,984.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.65

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