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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,925.95, 26,117.49 and 10,968.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,925.95, 26,117.49 and 10,968.92 is: 15,136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,925.95 : 26,117.49 = 10,968.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,925.95/26,117.49 = 10,968.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,925.95x = 26,117.49 × 10,968.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,925.95x = 286,480,605.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,480,605.20/18,925.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,136.92

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