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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,257.56, 16,932.66 and 10,930.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,257.56, 16,932.66 and 10,930.84 is: 15,099.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,257.56 : 16,932.66 = 10,930.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,257.56/16,932.66 = 10,930.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,257.56x = 16,932.66 × 10,930.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,257.56x = 185,088,197.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,088,197.23/12,257.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.92

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