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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.01, 26,109.36 and 10,536.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.01, 26,109.36 and 10,536.51 is: 14,540.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.01 : 26,109.36 = 10,536.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.01/26,109.36 = 10,536.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.01x = 26,109.36 × 10,536.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.01x = 275,101,532.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,101,532.73/18,920.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.24

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