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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,958.84, 33,062.44 and 15,011.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,958.84, 33,062.44 and 15,011.18 is: 20,714.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,958.84 : 33,062.44 = 15,011.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,958.84/33,062.44 = 15,011.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,958.84x = 33,062.44 × 15,011.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,958.84x = 496,306,238.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,306,238.08/23,958.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,714.95

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