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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.28, 26,093.40 and 10,950.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.28, 26,093.40 and 10,950.96 is: 15,112.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.28 : 26,093.40 = 10,950.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.28/26,093.40 = 10,950.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.28x = 26,093.40 × 10,950.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.28x = 285,747,779.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,747,779.66/18,908.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,112.31

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