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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.54, 26,108.22 and 10,963.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.54, 26,108.22 and 10,963.15 is: 15,131.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.54 : 26,108.22 = 10,963.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.54/26,108.22 = 10,963.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.54x = 26,108.22 × 10,963.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.54x = 286,228,307.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,228,307.93/18,916.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,131.12

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