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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,995.86, 33,092.70 and 15,044.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,995.86, 33,092.70 and 15,044.28 is: 20,747.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,995.86 : 33,092.70 = 15,044.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,995.86/33,092.70 = 15,044.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,995.86x = 33,092.70 × 15,044.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,995.86x = 497,855,844.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 497,855,844.76/23,995.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,747.57

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