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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.46, 33,078.08 and 15,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.46, 33,078.08 and 15,011.39 is: 20,707.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.46 : 33,078.08 = 15,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.46/33,078.08 = 15,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.46x = 33,078.08 × 15,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.46x = 496,547,831.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 496,547,831.47/23,979.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.22

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