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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,979.75, 33,096.33 and 15,034.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,979.75, 33,096.33 and 15,034.92 is: 20,750.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,979.75 : 33,096.33 = 15,034.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,979.75/33,096.33 = 15,034.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,979.75x = 33,096.33 × 15,034.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,979.75x = 497,600,673.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,600,673.84/23,979.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,750.87

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