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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.26, 26,093.14 and 10,524.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.26, 26,093.14 and 10,524.76 is: 14,524.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.26 : 26,093.14 = 10,524.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.26/26,093.14 = 10,524.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.26x = 26,093.14 × 10,524.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.26x = 274,624,036.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,624,036.15/18,908.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.02

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