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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,857.97, 26,028.68 and 10,899.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,857.97, 26,028.68 and 10,899.05 is: 15,043.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,857.97 : 26,028.68 = 10,899.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,857.97/26,028.68 = 10,899.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,857.97x = 26,028.68 × 10,899.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,857.97x = 283,687,700.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,687,700.12/18,857.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,043.38

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