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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,966.08, 33,066.02 and 15,473.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,966.08, 33,066.02 and 15,473.03 is: 21,348.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,966.08 : 33,066.02 = 15,473.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,966.08/33,066.02 = 15,473.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,966.08x = 33,066.02 × 15,473.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,966.08x = 511,631,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,631,392.79/23,966.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,348.15

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