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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.24, 33,114.92 and 15,048.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.24, 33,114.92 and 15,048.41 is: 20,769.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.24 : 33,114.92 = 15,048.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.24/33,114.92 = 15,048.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.24x = 33,114.92 × 15,048.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.24x = 498,326,652.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,326,652.46/23,993.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,769.46

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