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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.49, 33,095.92 and 15,034.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.49, 33,095.92 and 15,034.66 is: 20,750.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.49 : 33,095.92 = 15,034.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.49/33,095.92 = 15,034.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.49x = 33,095.92 × 15,034.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.49x = 497,585,904.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,585,904.59/23,979.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.48

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