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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,980.56, 33,097.40 and 15,035.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,980.56, 33,097.40 and 15,035.73 is: 20,751.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,980.56 : 33,097.40 = 15,035.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,980.56/33,097.40 = 15,035.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,980.56x = 33,097.40 × 15,035.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,980.56x = 497,643,570.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,643,570.10/23,980.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,751.96

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