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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,989.89, 33,105.51 and 15,042.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,989.89, 33,105.51 and 15,042.27 is: 20,758.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,989.89 : 33,105.51 = 15,042.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,989.89/33,105.51 = 15,042.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,989.89x = 33,105.51 × 15,042.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,989.89x = 497,982,019.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,982,019.91/23,989.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.00

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