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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.41, 26,005.86 and 10,888.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.41, 26,005.86 and 10,888.63 is: 15,029.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.41 : 26,005.86 = 10,888.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.41/26,005.86 = 10,888.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.41x = 26,005.86 × 10,888.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.41x = 283,168,122.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,168,122.36/18,841.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.03

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