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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.28, 26,113.14 and 10,966.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.28, 26,113.14 and 10,966.36 is: 15,132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.28 : 26,113.14 = 10,966.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.28/26,113.14 = 10,966.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.28x = 26,113.14 × 10,966.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.28x = 286,366,093.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,366,093.97/18,924.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,132.21

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