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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,841.92, 26,001.61 and 10,883.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,841.92, 26,001.61 and 10,883.97 is: 15,019.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,841.92 : 26,001.61 = 10,883.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,841.92/26,001.61 = 10,883.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,841.92x = 26,001.61 × 10,883.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,841.92x = 283,000,715.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,000,715.98/18,841.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,019.74

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