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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,920.76, 26,110.38 and 10,537.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,920.76, 26,110.38 and 10,537.26 is: 14,541.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,920.76 : 26,110.38 = 10,537.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,920.76/26,110.38 = 10,537.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,920.76x = 26,110.38 × 10,537.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,920.76x = 275,131,862.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,131,862.76/18,920.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.27

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