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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,984.96, 33,120.14 and 15,047.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,984.96, 33,120.14 and 15,047.83 is: 20,779.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,984.96 : 33,120.14 = 15,047.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,984.96/33,120.14 = 15,047.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,984.96x = 33,120.14 × 15,047.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,984.96x = 498,386,236.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,386,236.30/23,984.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,779.11

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