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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.71, 33,072.91 and 15,007.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.71, 33,072.91 and 15,007.64 is: 20,702.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.71 : 33,072.91 = 15,007.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.71/33,072.91 = 15,007.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.71x = 33,072.91 × 15,007.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.71x = 496,346,124.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,346,124.15/23,975.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,702.04

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