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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.48, 26,102.62 and 10,959.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.48, 26,102.62 and 10,959.09 is: 15,125.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.48 : 26,102.62 = 10,959.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.48/26,102.62 = 10,959.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.48x = 26,102.62 × 10,959.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.48x = 286,060,831.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,060,831.30/18,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.51

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