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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.58, 26,113.93 and 10,969.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.58, 26,113.93 and 10,969.30 is: 15,136.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.58 : 26,113.93 = 10,969.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.58/26,113.93 = 10,969.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.58x = 26,113.93 × 10,969.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.58x = 286,451,532.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,451,532.35/18,924.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.48

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