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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,908.92, 26,092.74 and 10,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,908.92, 26,092.74 and 10,525.96 is: 14,524.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,908.92 : 26,092.74 = 10,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,908.92/26,092.74 = 10,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,908.92x = 26,092.74 × 10,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,908.92x = 274,651,137.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,651,137.53/18,908.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,524.95

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