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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,914.04, 26,099.46 and 10,958.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,914.04, 26,099.46 and 10,958.82 is: 15,122.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,914.04 : 26,099.46 = 10,958.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,914.04/26,099.46 = 10,958.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,914.04x = 26,099.46 × 10,958.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,914.04x = 286,019,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,019,284.24/18,914.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,122.06

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