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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.89, 33,088.95 and 15,030.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.89, 33,088.95 and 15,030.27 is: 20,741.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.89 : 33,088.95 = 15,030.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.89/33,088.95 = 15,030.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.89x = 33,088.95 × 15,030.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.89x = 497,335,852.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,335,852.52/23,977.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,741.44

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