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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,956.16, 33,058.73 and 15,008.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,956.16, 33,058.73 and 15,008.49 is: 20,711.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,956.16 : 33,058.73 = 15,008.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,956.16/33,058.73 = 15,008.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,956.16x = 33,058.73 × 15,008.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,956.16x = 496,161,656.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,161,656.14/23,956.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.24

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