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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.12, 33,108.60 and 15,046

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.12, 33,108.60 and 15,046 is: 20,757.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.12 : 33,108.60 = 15,046 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.12/33,108.60 = 15,046/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.12x = 33,108.60 × 15,046
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.12x = 498,151,995.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,151,995.60/23,998.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,757.96

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