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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.06, 33,098.09 and 15,036.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.06, 33,098.09 and 15,036.23 is: 20,752.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.06 : 33,098.09 = 15,036.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.06/33,098.09 = 15,036.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.06x = 33,098.09 × 15,036.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.06x = 497,670,253.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,670,253.13/23,981.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,752.64

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