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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 12,932.34, 17,828.55 and 10,934.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 12,932.34, 17,828.55 and 10,934.88 is: 15,074.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    12,932.34 : 17,828.55 = 10,934.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    12,932.34/17,828.55 = 10,934.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    12,932.34x = 17,828.55 × 10,934.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    12,932.34x = 194,953,054.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 194,953,054.82/12,932.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,074.85

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