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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,902.52, 26,082.27 and 10,943.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,902.52, 26,082.27 and 10,943.37 is: 15,099.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,902.52 : 26,082.27 = 10,943.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,902.52/26,082.27 = 10,943.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,902.52x = 26,082.27 × 10,943.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,902.52x = 285,427,931.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,427,931.05/18,902.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,099.99

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