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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,993.46, 33,131.88 and 15,056.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,993.46, 33,131.88 and 15,056.34 is: 20,790.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,993.46 : 33,131.88 = 15,056.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,993.46/33,131.88 = 15,056.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,993.46x = 33,131.88 × 15,056.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,993.46x = 498,844,850.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,844,850.12/23,993.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,790.87

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