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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.66, 33,055.59 and 15,006.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.66, 33,055.59 and 15,006.10 is: 20,708.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.66 : 33,055.59 = 15,006.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.66/33,055.59 = 15,006.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.66x = 33,055.59 × 15,006.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.66x = 496,035,489.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,035,489.10/23,953.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.13

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