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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,969.03, 33,055.76 and 15,017.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,969.03, 33,055.76 and 15,017.51 is: 20,710.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,969.03 : 33,055.76 = 15,017.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,969.03/33,055.76 = 15,017.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,969.03x = 33,055.76 × 15,017.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,969.03x = 496,414,965.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,414,965.99/23,969.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,710.69

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