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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.20, 26,014.52 and 10,893.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.20, 26,014.52 and 10,893.89 is: 15,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.20 : 26,014.52 = 10,893.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.20/26,014.52 = 10,893.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.20x = 26,014.52 × 10,893.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.20x = 283,399,134.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,399,134.74/18,853.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.89

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