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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.74, 33,118.37 and 15,050.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.74, 33,118.37 and 15,050.91 is: 20,772.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.74 : 33,118.37 = 15,050.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.74/33,118.37 = 15,050.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.74x = 33,118.37 × 15,050.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.74x = 498,461,606.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 498,461,606.22/23,995.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,772.92

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