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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.18, 26,115.37 and 10,971.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.18, 26,115.37 and 10,971.02 is: 15,140.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.18 : 26,115.37 = 10,971.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.18/26,115.37 = 10,971.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.18x = 26,115.37 × 10,971.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.18x = 286,512,246.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,512,246.58/18,924.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.01

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