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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,900.06, 26,078.10 and 10,941.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,900.06, 26,078.10 and 10,941.84 is: 15,097.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,900.06 : 26,078.10 = 10,941.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,900.06/26,078.10 = 10,941.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,900.06x = 26,078.10 × 10,941.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,900.06x = 285,342,397.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,342,397.70/18,900.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,097.43

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