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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,998.16, 33,118.11 and 15,044.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,998.16, 33,118.11 and 15,044.82 is: 20,762.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,998.16 : 33,118.11 = 15,044.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,998.16/33,118.11 = 15,044.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,998.16x = 33,118.11 × 15,044.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,998.16x = 498,256,003.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,256,003.69/23,998.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,762.26

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