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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.83, 26,035.23 and 10,906.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.83, 26,035.23 and 10,906.58 is: 15,052.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.83 : 26,035.23 = 10,906.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.83/26,035.23 = 10,906.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.83x = 26,035.23 × 10,906.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.83x = 283,955,318.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,955,318.81/18,864.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,052.10

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