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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.63, 26,089.83 and 10,522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.63, 26,089.83 and 10,522.13 is: 14,520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.63 : 26,089.83 = 10,522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.63/26,089.83 = 10,522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.63x = 26,089.83 × 10,522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.63x = 274,520,452.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,520,452.49/18,905.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,520.57

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