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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,974.94, 33,089.73 and 15,030.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,974.94, 33,089.73 and 15,030.20 is: 20,744.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,974.94 : 33,089.73 = 15,030.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,974.94/33,089.73 = 15,030.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,974.94x = 33,089.73 × 15,030.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,974.94x = 497,345,259.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,345,259.85/23,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,744.38

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