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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.54, 26,091.90 and 10,953.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.54, 26,091.90 and 10,953.32 is: 15,114.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.54 : 26,091.90 = 10,953.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.54/26,091.90 = 10,953.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.54x = 26,091.90 × 10,953.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.54x = 285,792,930.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,792,930.11/18,908.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,114.49

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