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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.73, 33,070.20 and 15,005.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.73, 33,070.20 and 15,005.66 is: 20,699.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.73 : 33,070.20 = 15,005.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.73/33,070.20 = 15,005.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.73x = 33,070.20 × 15,005.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.73x = 496,240,141.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,240,141.73/23,973.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,699.33

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