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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.72, 26,093.72 and 10,843.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.72, 26,093.72 and 10,843.52 is: 14,965.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.72 : 26,093.72 = 10,843.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.72/26,093.72 = 10,843.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.72x = 26,093.72 × 10,843.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.72x = 282,947,774.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,947,774.69/18,906.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,965.46

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