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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.26, 33,067.17 and 15,025.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.26, 33,067.17 and 15,025.74 is: 20,722.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.26 : 33,067.17 = 15,025.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.26/33,067.17 = 15,025.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.26x = 33,067.17 × 15,025.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.26x = 496,858,698.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,858,698.96/23,977.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,722.08

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