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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.62, 26,033.58 and 10,907.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.62, 26,033.58 and 10,907.18 is: 15,052.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.62 : 26,033.58 = 10,907.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.62/26,033.58 = 10,907.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.62x = 26,033.58 × 10,907.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.62x = 283,952,943.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,952,943.10/18,864.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.14

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