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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.46, 26,106.24 and 10,962.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.46, 26,106.24 and 10,962.20 is: 15,125.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.46 : 26,106.24 = 10,962.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.46/26,106.24 = 10,962.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.46x = 26,106.24 × 10,962.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.46x = 286,181,824.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,181,824.13/18,920.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,125.52

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