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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.33, 26,109.84 and 10,422.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.33, 26,109.84 and 10,422.29 is: 14,382.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.33 : 26,109.84 = 10,422.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.33/26,109.84 = 10,422.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.33x = 26,109.84 × 10,422.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.33x = 272,124,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,124,324.33/18,920.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,382.64

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