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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.94, 33,075.82 and 15,009.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.94, 33,075.82 and 15,009.88 is: 20,705.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.94 : 33,075.82 = 15,009.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.94/33,075.82 = 15,009.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.94x = 33,075.82 × 15,009.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.94x = 496,464,051.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,464,051.41/23,977.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.03

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