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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,949.21, 33,070.77 and 15,012.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,949.21, 33,070.77 and 15,012.09 is: 20,729.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,949.21 : 33,070.77 = 15,012.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,949.21/33,070.77 = 15,012.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,949.21x = 33,070.77 × 15,012.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,949.21x = 496,461,375.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,461,375.61/23,949.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,729.76

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