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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,952.75, 33,075.72 and 15,015.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,952.75, 33,075.72 and 15,015.66 is: 20,734.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,952.75 : 33,075.72 = 15,015.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,952.75/33,075.72 = 15,015.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,952.75x = 33,075.72 × 15,015.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,952.75x = 496,653,765.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,653,765.78/23,952.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,734.73

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