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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.24, 33,102.54 and 15,039.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.24, 33,102.54 and 15,039.40 is: 20,757.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.24 : 33,102.54 = 15,039.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.24/33,102.54 = 15,039.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.24x = 33,102.54 × 15,039.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.24x = 497,842,340.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,842,340.08/23,984.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.06

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