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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.24, 33,032.88 and 15,002.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.24, 33,032.88 and 15,002.64 is: 20,682.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.24 : 33,032.88 = 15,002.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.24/33,032.88 = 15,002.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.24x = 33,032.88 × 15,002.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.24x = 495,580,406.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 495,580,406.80/23,961.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,682.59

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