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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,944.91, 33,064.86 and 15,007.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,944.91, 33,064.86 and 15,007.77 is: 20,723.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,944.91 : 33,064.86 = 15,007.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,944.91/33,064.86 = 15,007.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,944.91x = 33,064.86 × 15,007.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,944.91x = 496,229,813.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,229,813.96/23,944.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.82

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