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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.48, 26,027.91 and 10,905.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.48, 26,027.91 and 10,905.54 is: 15,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.48 : 26,027.91 = 10,905.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.48/26,027.91 = 10,905.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.48x = 26,027.91 × 10,905.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.48x = 283,848,413.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,848,413.62/18,858.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,051.50

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