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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,863.91, 26,032.19 and 10,908.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,863.91, 26,032.19 and 10,908.09 is: 15,053.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,863.91 : 26,032.19 = 10,908.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,863.91/26,032.19 = 10,908.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,863.91x = 26,032.19 × 10,908.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,863.91x = 283,961,416.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,961,416.88/18,863.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,053.16

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