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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,943.40, 33,062.78 and 15,006.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,943.40, 33,062.78 and 15,006.26 is: 20,721.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,943.40 : 33,062.78 = 15,006.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,943.40/33,062.78 = 15,006.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,943.40x = 33,062.78 × 15,006.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,943.40x = 496,148,793.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,148,793.18/23,943.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.74

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