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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.18, 33,119.83 and 15,498.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.18, 33,119.83 and 15,498.44 is: 21,394.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.18 : 33,119.83 = 15,498.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.18/33,119.83 = 15,498.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.18x = 33,119.83 × 15,498.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.18x = 513,305,713.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,305,713.06/23,992.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,394.71

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