Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.10, 33,555 and 23,999.10
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 23,999.10, 33,555 and 23,999.10 is: 33,555
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
23,999.10 : 33,555 = 23,999.10 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
23,999.10/33,555 = 23,999.10/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
23,999.10x = 33,555 × 23,999.10 - Step 4: Simplify right side
23,999.10x = 805,289,800.50 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 805,289,800.50/23,999.10 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 33,555
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