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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.51, 26,040.74 and 10,803.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.51, 26,040.74 and 10,803.89 is: 14,909.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.51 : 26,040.74 = 10,803.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.51/26,040.74 = 10,803.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.51x = 26,040.74 × 10,803.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.51x = 281,341,377.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,341,377.40/18,870.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,909.05

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