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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,881.96, 26,059.14 and 10,924.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,881.96, 26,059.14 and 10,924.04 is: 15,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,881.96 : 26,059.14 = 10,924.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,881.96/26,059.14 = 10,924.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,881.96x = 26,059.14 × 10,924.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,881.96x = 284,671,087.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,671,087.73/18,881.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,076.35

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