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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.21, 33,069.39 and 15,011.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.21, 33,069.39 and 15,011.08 is: 20,728.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.21 : 33,069.39 = 15,011.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.21/33,069.39 = 15,011.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.21x = 33,069.39 × 15,011.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.21x = 496,407,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,407,258.84/23,948.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,728.37

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