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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.11, 26,008.46 and 10,892.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.11, 26,008.46 and 10,892.89 is: 15,031.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.11 : 26,008.46 = 10,892.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.11/26,008.46 = 10,892.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.11x = 26,008.46 × 10,892.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.11x = 283,307,239.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,307,239.38/18,848.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.07

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