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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.04, 26,110.02 and 10,537

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.04, 26,110.02 and 10,537 is: 14,540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.04 : 26,110.02 = 10,537 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.04/26,110.02 = 10,537/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.04x = 26,110.02 × 10,537
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.04x = 275,121,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,121,280.74/18,921.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,540.49

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