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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,955.04, 33,069.77 and 15,007.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,955.04, 33,069.77 and 15,007.48 is: 20,717.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,955.04 : 33,069.77 = 15,007.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,955.04/33,069.77 = 15,007.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,955.04x = 33,069.77 × 15,007.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,955.04x = 496,293,810.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,293,810.45/23,955.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.72

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