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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,961.56, 33,057.58 and 15,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,961.56, 33,057.58 and 15,005.24 is: 20,701.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,961.56 : 33,057.58 = 15,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,961.56/33,057.58 = 15,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,961.56x = 33,057.58 × 15,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,961.56x = 496,036,921.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,036,921.72/23,961.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,701.36

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