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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,256.56, 16,931.28 and 10,929.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,256.56, 16,931.28 and 10,929.84 is: 15,098.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,256.56 : 16,931.28 = 10,929.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,256.56/16,931.28 = 10,929.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,256.56x = 16,931.28 × 10,929.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,256.56x = 185,056,181.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,056,181.40/12,256.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.54

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