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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.19, 26,002.90 and 10,775.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.19, 26,002.90 and 10,775.59 is: 14,871.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.19 : 26,002.90 = 10,775.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.19/26,002.90 = 10,775.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.19x = 26,002.90 × 10,775.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.19x = 280,196,459.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,196,459.20/18,841.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,871.49

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