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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.63, 26,091.21 and 10,523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.63, 26,091.21 and 10,523.13 is: 14,521.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.63 : 26,091.21 = 10,523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.63/26,091.21 = 10,523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.63x = 26,091.21 × 10,523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.63x = 274,561,194.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,561,194.69/18,906.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,521.95

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