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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.22, 26,117.98 and 10,541.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.22, 26,117.98 and 10,541.72 is: 14,548.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.22 : 26,117.98 = 10,541.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.22/26,117.98 = 10,541.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.22x = 26,117.98 × 10,541.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.22x = 275,328,432.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,328,432.13/18,925.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,548.23

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