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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.31, 26,115.56 and 10,971.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.31, 26,115.56 and 10,971.15 is: 15,140.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.31 : 26,115.56 = 10,971.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.31/26,115.56 = 10,971.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.31x = 26,115.56 × 10,971.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.31x = 286,517,726.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,517,726.09/18,924.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,140.19

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