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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,916.79, 26,105.16 and 10,963.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,916.79, 26,105.16 and 10,963.62 is: 15,129.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,916.79 : 26,105.16 = 10,963.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,916.79/26,105.16 = 10,963.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,916.79x = 26,105.16 × 10,963.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,916.79x = 286,207,054.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,207,054.28/18,916.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,129.79

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