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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,973.78, 33,083.06 and 15,026.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,973.78, 33,083.06 and 15,026.12 is: 20,735.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,973.78 : 33,083.06 = 15,026.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,973.78/33,083.06 = 15,026.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,973.78x = 33,083.06 × 15,026.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,973.78x = 497,109,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,109,788.98/23,973.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,735.56

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