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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.50, 26,116.62 and 10,541

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.50, 26,116.62 and 10,541 is: 14,547.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.50 : 26,116.62 = 10,541 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.50/26,116.62 = 10,541/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.50x = 26,116.62 × 10,541
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.50x = 275,295,291.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,295,291.42/18,924.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.03

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