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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.94, 33,093.88 and 15,033.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.94, 33,093.88 and 15,033.20 is: 20,748.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.94 : 33,093.88 = 15,033.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.94/33,093.88 = 15,033.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.94x = 33,093.88 × 15,033.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.94x = 497,506,916.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,506,916.82/23,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.53

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