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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,922.96, 26,114 and 10,539.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,922.96, 26,114 and 10,539.48 is: 14,544.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,922.96 : 26,114 = 10,539.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,922.96/26,114 = 10,539.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,922.96x = 26,114 × 10,539.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,922.96x = 275,227,980.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,227,980.72/18,922.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.66

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