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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.30, 26,094.04 and 10,295.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.30, 26,094.04 and 10,295.06 is: 14,207.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.30 : 26,094.04 = 10,295.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.30/26,094.04 = 10,295.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.30x = 26,094.04 × 10,295.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.30x = 268,639,551.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,639,551.23/18,908.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,207.49

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