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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,970.48, 33,070.08 and 15,014.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,970.48, 33,070.08 and 15,014.16 is: 20,713.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,970.48 : 33,070.08 = 15,014.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,970.48/33,070.08 = 15,014.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,970.48x = 33,070.08 × 15,014.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,970.48x = 496,519,472.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,519,472.33/23,970.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,713.79

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