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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.65, 26,110.94 and 10,966.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.65, 26,110.94 and 10,966.46 is: 15,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.65 : 26,110.94 = 10,966.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.65/26,110.94 = 10,966.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.65x = 26,110.94 × 10,966.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.65x = 286,344,393.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,344,393.69/18,921.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,133.17

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