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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.95, 26,116.41 and 10,541.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.95, 26,116.41 and 10,541.45 is: 14,547.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.95 : 26,116.41 = 10,541.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.95/26,116.41 = 10,541.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.95x = 26,116.41 × 10,541.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.95x = 275,304,699.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,304,699.61/18,924.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,547.19

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