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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,854.23, 26,015.94 and 10,894.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,854.23, 26,015.94 and 10,894.91 is: 15,033.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,854.23 : 26,015.94 = 10,894.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,854.23/26,015.94 = 10,894.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,854.23x = 26,015.94 × 10,894.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,854.23x = 283,441,324.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,441,324.87/18,854.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,033.30

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