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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,986.10, 33,092.06 and 15,033.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,986.10, 33,092.06 and 15,033.98 is: 20,741.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,986.10 : 33,092.06 = 15,033.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,986.10/33,092.06 = 15,033.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,986.10x = 33,092.06 × 15,033.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,986.10x = 497,505,368.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,505,368.20/23,986.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.40

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