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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.04, 26,114.16 and 10,540

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.04, 26,114.16 and 10,540 is: 14,544.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.04 : 26,114.16 = 10,540 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.04/26,114.16 = 10,540/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.04x = 26,114.16 × 10,540
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.04x = 275,243,246.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,243,246.40/18,924.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,544.63

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