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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.98, 26,015.60 and 10,895.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.98, 26,015.60 and 10,895.72 is: 15,035.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.98 : 26,015.60 = 10,895.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.98/26,015.60 = 10,895.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.98x = 26,015.60 × 10,895.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.98x = 283,458,638.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,458,638.75/18,852.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,035.22

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