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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23,237.79, 34,837.06 and 10,080.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23,237.79, 34,837.06 and 10,080.24 is: 15,111.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23,237.79 : 34,837.06 = 10,080.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23,237.79/34,837.06 = 10,080.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23,237.79x = 34,837.06 × 10,080.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23,237.79x = 351,165,925.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,165,925.69/23,237.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,111.85

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