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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.98, 26,021.11 and 10,899.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.98, 26,021.11 and 10,899.72 is: 15,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.98 : 26,021.11 = 10,899.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.98/26,021.11 = 10,899.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.98x = 26,021.11 × 10,899.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.98x = 283,622,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,622,813.09/18,856.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.73

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