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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,992.85, 33,113.67 and 15,514.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,992.85, 33,113.67 and 15,514.82 is: 21,412.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,992.85 : 33,113.67 = 15,514.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,992.85/33,113.67 = 15,514.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,992.85x = 33,113.67 × 15,514.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,992.85x = 513,752,629.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,752,629.59/23,992.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,412.74

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