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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.52, 26,109.96 and 10,746.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.52, 26,109.96 and 10,746.76 is: 14,827.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.52 : 26,109.96 = 10,746.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.52/26,109.96 = 10,746.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.52x = 26,109.96 × 10,746.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.52x = 280,597,473.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,597,473.73/18,924.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,827.19

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