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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,967.52, 33,053.69 and 15,016.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,967.52, 33,053.69 and 15,016.01 is: 20,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,967.52 : 33,053.69 = 15,016.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,967.52/33,053.69 = 15,016.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,967.52x = 33,053.69 × 15,016.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,967.52x = 496,334,411.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,334,411.85/23,967.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,708.63

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