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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.37, 26,117.49 and 10,969.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.37, 26,117.49 and 10,969.17 is: 15,140.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.37 : 26,117.49 = 10,969.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.37/26,117.49 = 10,969.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.37x = 26,117.49 × 10,969.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.37x = 286,487,187.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,487,187.78/18,922.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.14

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