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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,946.41, 33,066.93 and 15,009.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,946.41, 33,066.93 and 15,009.27 is: 20,725.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,946.41 : 33,066.93 = 15,009.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,946.41/33,066.93 = 15,009.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,946.41x = 33,066.93 × 15,009.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,946.41x = 496,310,480.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,310,480.44/23,946.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,725.89

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