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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.29, 26,005.59 and 10,889.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.29, 26,005.59 and 10,889.28 is: 15,027.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.29 : 26,005.59 = 10,889.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.29/26,005.59 = 10,889.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.29x = 26,005.59 × 10,889.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.29x = 283,182,151.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,182,151.08/18,844.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,027.48

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