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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.24, 26,040.02 and 10,914.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.24, 26,040.02 and 10,914.30 is: 15,063.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.24 : 26,040.02 = 10,914.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.24/26,040.02 = 10,914.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.24x = 26,040.02 × 10,914.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.24x = 284,208,590.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,208,590.29/18,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,063.60

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