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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,907.72, 26,095.10 and 10,844.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,907.72, 26,095.10 and 10,844.52 is: 14,966.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,907.72 : 26,095.10 = 10,844.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,907.72/26,095.10 = 10,844.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,907.72x = 26,095.10 × 10,844.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,907.72x = 282,988,833.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,988,833.85/18,907.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,966.84

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