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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,858.88, 26,022.36 and 10,899.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,858.88, 26,022.36 and 10,899.56 is: 15,039.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,858.88 : 26,022.36 = 10,899.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,858.88/26,022.36 = 10,899.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,858.88x = 26,022.36 × 10,899.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,858.88x = 283,632,274.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,632,274.16/18,858.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,039.72

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