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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,977.97, 33,076.01 and 15,009.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,977.97, 33,076.01 and 15,009.89 is: 20,705.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,977.97 : 33,076.01 = 15,009.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,977.97/33,076.01 = 15,009.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,977.97x = 33,076.01 × 15,009.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,977.97x = 496,467,031.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,467,031.31/23,977.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,705.14

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