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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,957.84, 33,061.06 and 15,010.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,957.84, 33,061.06 and 15,010.18 is: 20,713.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,957.84 : 33,061.06 = 15,010.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,957.84/33,061.06 = 15,010.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,957.84x = 33,061.06 × 15,010.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,957.84x = 496,252,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,252,397.70/23,957.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.57

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