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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,895.68, 26,076.96 and 10,936.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,895.68, 26,076.96 and 10,936.48 is: 15,092.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,895.68 : 26,076.96 = 10,936.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,895.68/26,076.96 = 10,936.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,895.68x = 26,076.96 × 10,936.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,895.68x = 285,190,151.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,190,151.50/18,895.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,092.88

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