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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,854.20, 26,015.89 and 10,894.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,854.20, 26,015.89 and 10,894.89 is: 15,033.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,854.20 : 26,015.89 = 10,894.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,854.20/26,015.89 = 10,894.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,854.20x = 26,015.89 × 10,894.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,854.20x = 283,440,259.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,440,259.80/18,854.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.27

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