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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,948.76, 33,070.20 and 15,011.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,948.76, 33,070.20 and 15,011.66 is: 20,729.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,948.76 : 33,070.20 = 15,011.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,948.76/33,070.20 = 15,011.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,948.76x = 33,070.20 × 15,011.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,948.76x = 496,438,598.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,438,598.53/23,948.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.20

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