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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.37, 26,104.95 and 10,965.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.37, 26,104.95 and 10,965.51 is: 15,126.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.37 : 26,104.95 = 10,965.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.37/26,104.95 = 10,965.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.37x = 26,104.95 × 10,965.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.37x = 286,254,090.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,254,090.27/18,924.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,126.22

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