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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,875.66, 26,047.86 and 10,919.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,875.66, 26,047.86 and 10,919.30 is: 15,068.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,875.66 : 26,047.86 = 10,919.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,875.66/26,047.86 = 10,919.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,875.66x = 26,047.86 × 10,919.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,875.66x = 284,424,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,424,397.70/18,875.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,068.32

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