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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,904.70, 26,089.35 and 10,521.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,904.70, 26,089.35 and 10,521.74 is: 14,520.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904.70 : 26,089.35 = 10,521.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904.70/26,089.35 = 10,521.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904.70x = 26,089.35 × 10,521.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904.70x = 274,505,357.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,505,357.47/18,904.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,520.48

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