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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.02, 26,004.78 and 10,886.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.02, 26,004.78 and 10,886.19 is: 15,022.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.02 : 26,004.78 = 10,886.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.02/26,004.78 = 10,886.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.02x = 26,004.78 × 10,886.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.02x = 283,092,975.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,092,975.99/18,844.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,022.96

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