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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.88, 26,094.96 and 10,525.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.88, 26,094.96 and 10,525.92 is: 14,526.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.88 : 26,094.96 = 10,525.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.88/26,094.96 = 10,525.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.88x = 26,094.96 × 10,525.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.88x = 274,673,461.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,673,461.36/18,908.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,526.16

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