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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.74, 33,096.26 and 15,034.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.74, 33,096.26 and 15,034.91 is: 20,750.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.74 : 33,096.26 = 15,034.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.74/33,096.26 = 15,034.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.74x = 33,096.26 × 15,034.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.74x = 497,599,162.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,599,162.54/23,979.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.82

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