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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.04, 26,111.40 and 10,538

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.04, 26,111.40 and 10,538 is: 14,541.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.04 : 26,111.40 = 10,538 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.04/26,111.40 = 10,538/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.04x = 26,111.40 × 10,538
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.04x = 275,161,933.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,161,933.20/18,922.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,541.87

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