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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,960.84, 33,065.20 and 15,013.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,960.84, 33,065.20 and 15,013.18 is: 20,717.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,960.84 : 33,065.20 = 15,013.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,960.84/33,065.20 = 15,013.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,960.84x = 33,065.20 × 15,013.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,960.84x = 496,413,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,413,679.14/23,960.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,717.71

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