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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.21, 33,066.63 and 15,009.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.21, 33,066.63 and 15,009.08 is: 20,725.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.21 : 33,066.63 = 15,009.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.21/33,066.63 = 15,009.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.21x = 33,066.63 × 15,009.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.21x = 496,299,529.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,299,529.67/23,946.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.60

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