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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,859.08, 26,026.80 and 10,903.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,859.08, 26,026.80 and 10,903.32 is: 15,047.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,859.08 : 26,026.80 = 10,903.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,859.08/26,026.80 = 10,903.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,859.08x = 26,026.80 × 10,903.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,859.08x = 283,778,528.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,778,528.98/18,859.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,047.32

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