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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.16, 26,081.91 and 10,943.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.16, 26,081.91 and 10,943.93 is: 15,101.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.16 : 26,081.91 = 10,943.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.16/26,081.91 = 10,943.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.16x = 26,081.91 × 10,943.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.16x = 285,438,466.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,438,466.90/18,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.64

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