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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,235.62, 34,833.84 and 10,078.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,235.62, 34,833.84 and 10,078.09 is: 15,108.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,235.62 : 34,833.84 = 10,078.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,235.62/34,833.84 = 10,078.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,235.62x = 34,833.84 × 10,078.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,235.62x = 351,058,487.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,058,487.48/23,235.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,108.63

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