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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,846.39, 26,006.25 and 10,887.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,846.39, 26,006.25 and 10,887.54 is: 15,023.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,846.39 : 26,006.25 = 10,887.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,846.39/26,006.25 = 10,887.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,846.39x = 26,006.25 × 10,887.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,846.39x = 283,144,087.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,144,087.13/18,846.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.78

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