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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.68, 34,836.93 and 10,080.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.68, 34,836.93 and 10,080.15 is: 15,111.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.68 : 34,836.93 = 10,080.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.68/34,836.93 = 10,080.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.68x = 34,836.93 × 10,080.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.68x = 351,161,305.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,161,305.75/23,237.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.72

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