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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,971.44, 33,084.90 and 15,026.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,971.44, 33,084.90 and 15,026.70 is: 20,739.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,971.44 : 33,084.90 = 15,026.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,971.44/33,084.90 = 15,026.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,971.44x = 33,084.90 × 15,026.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,971.44x = 497,156,866.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,156,866.83/23,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,739.55

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