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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,921.94, 26,112.27 and 10,538.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,921.94, 26,112.27 and 10,538.44 is: 14,543.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,921.94 : 26,112.27 = 10,538.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,921.94/26,112.27 = 10,538.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,921.94x = 26,112.27 × 10,538.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,921.94x = 275,182,564.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,182,564.90/18,921.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.04

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