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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.25, 26,109.95 and 10,537.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.25, 26,109.95 and 10,537.29 is: 14,541.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.25 : 26,109.95 = 10,537.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.25/26,109.95 = 10,537.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.25x = 26,109.95 × 10,537.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.25x = 275,128,062.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,128,062.35/18,920.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.46

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