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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,994.25, 33,122.68 and 15,500.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,994.25, 33,122.68 and 15,500.51 is: 21,397.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,994.25 : 33,122.68 = 15,500.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,994.25/33,122.68 = 15,500.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,994.25x = 33,122.68 × 15,500.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,994.25x = 513,418,352.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,418,352.41/23,994.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,397.56

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