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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.40, 33,064.17 and 15,007.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.40, 33,064.17 and 15,007.27 is: 20,723.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.40 : 33,064.17 = 15,007.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.40/33,064.17 = 15,007.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.40x = 33,064.17 × 15,007.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.40x = 496,202,686.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,202,686.16/23,944.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.12

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