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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,906.81, 26,091.96 and 10,951.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,906.81, 26,091.96 and 10,951.53 is: 15,113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,906.81 : 26,091.96 = 10,951.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,906.81/26,091.96 = 10,951.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,906.81x = 26,091.96 × 10,951.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,906.81x = 285,746,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,746,882.70/18,906.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,113.44

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