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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.56, 33,096.02 and 15,034.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.56, 33,096.02 and 15,034.73 is: 20,750.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.56 : 33,096.02 = 15,034.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.56/33,096.02 = 15,034.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.56x = 33,096.02 × 15,034.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.56x = 497,589,484.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,589,484.12/23,979.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.57

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