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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,976.94, 33,092.49 and 15,032.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,976.94, 33,092.49 and 15,032.20 is: 20,747.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,976.94 : 33,092.49 = 15,032.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,976.94/33,092.49 = 15,032.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,976.94x = 33,092.49 × 15,032.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,976.94x = 497,452,928.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,452,928.18/23,976.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.14

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