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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.38, 26,089.56 and 10,946.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.38, 26,089.56 and 10,946.70 is: 15,104.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.38 : 26,089.56 = 10,946.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.38/26,089.56 = 10,946.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.38x = 26,089.56 × 10,946.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.38x = 285,594,586.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,594,586.45/18,907.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,104.93

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