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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,921.23, 15,056.04 and 9,235.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,921.23, 15,056.04 and 9,235.86 is: 12,732.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,921.23 : 15,056.04 = 9,235.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,921.23/15,056.04 = 9,235.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,921.23x = 15,056.04 × 9,235.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,921.23x = 139,055,477.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,055,477.59/10,921.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,732.58

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