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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,918.69, 26,103.82 and 10,960.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,918.69, 26,103.82 and 10,960.44 is: 15,123.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,918.69 : 26,103.82 = 10,960.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,918.69/26,103.82 = 10,960.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,918.69x = 26,103.82 × 10,960.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,918.69x = 286,109,352.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,109,352.88/18,918.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,123.11

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