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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.91, 26,082.94 and 10,944.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.91, 26,082.94 and 10,944.68 is: 15,102.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.91 : 26,082.94 = 10,944.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.91/26,082.94 = 10,944.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.91x = 26,082.94 × 10,944.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.91x = 285,469,431.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,469,431.76/18,901.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,102.68

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