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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.17, 26,028.95 and 10,905

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.17, 26,028.95 and 10,905 is: 15,051.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.17 : 26,028.95 = 10,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.17/26,028.95 = 10,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.17x = 26,028.95 × 10,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.17x = 283,845,645.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,845,645.23/18,858.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.60

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