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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 33,314.63, 49,996.51 and 15,784.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 33,314.63, 49,996.51 and 15,784.47 is: 23,688.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    33,314.63 : 49,996.51 = 15,784.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    33,314.63/49,996.51 = 15,784.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    33,314.63x = 49,996.51 × 15,784.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    33,314.63x = 789,168,372.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789,168,372.74/33,314.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,688.35

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