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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.51, 26,093.95 and 10,525.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.51, 26,093.95 and 10,525.01 is: 14,524.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.51 : 26,093.95 = 10,525.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.51/26,093.95 = 10,525.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.51x = 26,093.95 × 10,525.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.51x = 274,638,927.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,638,927.91/18,908.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.62

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