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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.94, 26,113.65 and 10,539.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.94, 26,113.65 and 10,539.44 is: 14,544.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.94 : 26,113.65 = 10,539.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.94/26,113.65 = 10,539.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.94x = 26,113.65 × 10,539.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.94x = 275,223,247.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,223,247.36/18,922.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.42

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