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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,905.92, 26,094.62 and 10,952.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,905.92, 26,094.62 and 10,952.52 is: 15,117.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,905.92 : 26,094.62 = 10,952.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,905.92/26,094.62 = 10,952.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,905.92x = 26,094.62 × 10,952.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,905.92x = 285,801,847.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,801,847.44/18,905.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,117.06

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