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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,985.10, 33,090.69 and 15,032.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,985.10, 33,090.69 and 15,032.98 is: 20,740.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,985.10 : 33,090.69 = 15,032.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,985.10/33,090.69 = 15,032.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,985.10x = 33,090.69 × 15,032.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,985.10x = 497,451,680.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,451,680.96/23,985.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.03

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