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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.36, 33,082.58 and 15,025.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.36, 33,082.58 and 15,025.82 is: 20,735.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.36 : 33,082.58 = 15,025.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.36/33,082.58 = 15,025.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.36x = 33,082.58 × 15,025.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.36x = 497,092,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,092,892.22/23,973.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.22

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