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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.23, 26,014.56 and 10,893.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.23, 26,014.56 and 10,893.91 is: 15,031.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.23 : 26,014.56 = 10,893.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.23/26,014.56 = 10,893.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.23x = 26,014.56 × 10,893.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.23x = 283,400,275.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,400,275.33/18,853.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,031.92

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