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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,997.63, 33,127.32 and 15,503.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,997.63, 33,127.32 and 15,503.88 is: 21,402.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,997.63 : 33,127.32 = 15,503.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,997.63/33,127.32 = 15,503.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,997.63x = 33,127.32 × 15,503.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,997.63x = 513,601,994.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 513,601,994.00/23,997.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,402.20

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