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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,999.76, 33,110.44 and 15,031.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,999.76, 33,110.44 and 15,031.64 is: 20,737.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,999.76 : 33,110.44 = 15,031.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,999.76/33,110.44 = 15,031.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,999.76x = 33,110.44 × 15,031.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,999.76x = 497,704,259.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,704,259.52/23,999.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,737.88

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