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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.16, 26,011.20 and 10,890.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.16, 26,011.20 and 10,890.64 is: 15,028.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.16 : 26,011.20 = 10,890.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.16/26,011.20 = 10,890.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.16x = 26,011.20 × 10,890.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.16x = 283,278,615.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,278,615.17/18,849.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,028.71

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