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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.52, 26,084.96 and 10,518

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.52, 26,084.96 and 10,518 is: 14,515.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.52 : 26,084.96 = 10,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.52/26,084.96 = 10,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.52x = 26,084.96 × 10,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.52x = 274,361,609.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,361,609.28/18,901.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,515.32

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