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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.52, 33,054.70 and 15,005.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.52, 33,054.70 and 15,005.26 is: 20,707.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.52 : 33,054.70 = 15,005.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.52/33,054.70 = 15,005.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.52x = 33,054.70 × 15,005.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.52x = 495,994,367.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,994,367.72/23,952.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.40

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