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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,978.49, 33,094.54 and 15,033.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,978.49, 33,094.54 and 15,033.66 is: 20,749.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,978.49 : 33,094.54 = 15,033.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,978.49/33,094.54 = 15,033.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,978.49x = 33,094.54 × 15,033.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,978.49x = 497,532,062.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,532,062.22/23,978.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,749.10

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