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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,953.75, 33,077.10 and 15,016.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,953.75, 33,077.10 and 15,016.66 is: 20,736.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,953.75 : 33,077.10 = 15,016.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,953.75/33,077.10 = 15,016.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,953.75x = 33,077.10 × 15,016.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,953.75x = 496,707,564.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,707,564.49/23,953.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,736.11

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