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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.34, 26,082.32 and 10,944.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.34, 26,082.32 and 10,944.07 is: 15,101.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.34 : 26,082.32 = 10,944.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.34/26,082.32 = 10,944.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.34x = 26,082.32 × 10,944.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.34x = 285,446,735.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,446,735.84/18,901.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,101.93

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