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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.48, 33,130.52 and 15,055.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.48, 33,130.52 and 15,055.36 is: 20,789.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.48 : 33,130.52 = 15,055.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.48/33,130.52 = 15,055.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.48x = 33,130.52 × 15,055.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.48x = 498,791,905.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,791,905.59/23,992.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,789.51

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