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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.78, 33,085.80 and 15,028.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.78, 33,085.80 and 15,028.14 is: 20,738.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.78 : 33,085.80 = 15,028.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.78/33,085.80 = 15,028.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.78x = 33,085.80 × 15,028.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.78x = 497,218,034.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,218,034.41/23,975.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,738.35

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