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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,975.94, 33,091.11 and 15,031.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,975.94, 33,091.11 and 15,031.20 is: 20,745.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,975.94 : 33,091.11 = 15,031.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,975.94/33,091.11 = 15,031.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,975.94x = 33,091.11 × 15,031.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,975.94x = 497,399,092.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,399,092.63/23,975.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.76

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