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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,919.93, 26,109.51 and 10,966.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,919.93, 26,109.51 and 10,966.77 is: 15,134.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,919.93 : 26,109.51 = 10,966.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,919.93/26,109.51 = 10,966.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,919.93x = 26,109.51 × 10,966.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,919.93x = 286,336,963.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,336,963.57/18,919.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,134.14

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