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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,910.64, 26,097.72 and 10,526.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,910.64, 26,097.72 and 10,526.96 is: 14,527.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,910.64 : 26,097.72 = 10,526.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,910.64/26,097.72 = 10,526.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,910.64x = 26,097.72 × 10,526.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,910.64x = 274,729,654.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,729,654.53/18,910.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,527.78

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