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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,870.66, 26,044.65 and 10,917.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,870.66, 26,044.65 and 10,917.54 is: 15,068.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,870.66 : 26,044.65 = 10,917.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,870.66/26,044.65 = 10,917.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,870.66x = 26,044.65 × 10,917.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,870.66x = 284,343,508.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,343,508.16/18,870.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.02

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