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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,981.74, 33,094.12 and 15,034.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,981.74, 33,094.12 and 15,034.18 is: 20,746.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,981.74 : 33,094.12 = 15,034.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,981.74/33,094.12 = 15,034.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,981.74x = 33,094.12 × 15,034.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,981.74x = 497,542,957.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,542,957.02/23,981.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,746.74

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