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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,988.36, 33,095.18 and 15,036.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,988.36, 33,095.18 and 15,036.24 is: 20,744.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,988.36 : 33,095.18 = 15,036.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,988.36/33,095.18 = 15,036.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,988.36x = 33,095.18 × 15,036.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,988.36x = 497,627,069.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,627,069.32/23,988.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.52

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