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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,904.55, 26,087.72 and 10,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,904.55, 26,087.72 and 10,946.93 is: 15,106.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904.55 : 26,087.72 = 10,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904.55/26,087.72 = 10,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904.55x = 26,087.72 × 10,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904.55x = 285,580,259.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,580,259.53/18,904.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,106.43

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