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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.36, 26,078.22 and 10,940.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.36, 26,078.22 and 10,940.08 is: 15,098.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.36 : 26,078.22 = 10,940.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.36/26,078.22 = 10,940.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.36x = 26,078.22 × 10,940.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.36x = 285,297,813.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,297,813.06/18,895.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,098.83

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