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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,972.44, 33,086.28 and 15,027.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,972.44, 33,086.28 and 15,027.70 is: 20,740.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,972.44 : 33,086.28 = 15,027.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,972.44/33,086.28 = 15,027.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,972.44x = 33,086.28 × 15,027.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,972.44x = 497,210,689.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,210,689.96/23,972.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,740.93

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