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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.52, 26,111.68 and 10,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.52, 26,111.68 and 10,538 is: 14,542.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.52 : 26,111.68 = 10,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.52/26,111.68 = 10,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.52x = 26,111.68 × 10,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.52x = 275,164,883.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,164,883.84/18,921.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,542.43

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