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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.68, 26,113.68 and 10,540.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.68, 26,113.68 and 10,540.56 is: 14,543.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.68 : 26,113.68 = 10,540.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.68/26,113.68 = 10,540.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.68x = 26,113.68 × 10,540.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.68x = 275,252,810.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,252,810.86/18,925.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,543.88

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