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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,996.66, 33,116.04 and 15,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,996.66, 33,116.04 and 15,043.32 is: 20,760.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,996.66 : 33,116.04 = 15,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,996.66/33,116.04 = 15,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,996.66x = 33,116.04 × 15,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,996.66x = 498,175,186.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,175,186.85/23,996.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,760.19

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