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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.46, 33,119.46 and 15,047.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.46, 33,119.46 and 15,047.34 is: 20,778.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.46 : 33,119.46 = 15,047.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.46/33,119.46 = 15,047.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.46x = 33,119.46 × 15,047.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.46x = 498,359,775.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,359,775.24/23,984.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,778.44

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