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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.31, 26,116.94 and 10,972.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.31, 26,116.94 and 10,972.15 is: 15,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.31 : 26,116.94 = 10,972.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.31/26,116.94 = 10,972.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.31x = 26,116.94 × 10,972.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.31x = 286,558,983.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,558,983.22/18,925.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,141.57

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