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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,926.40, 26,116.56 and 10,542

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,926.40, 26,116.56 and 10,542 is: 14,546.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,926.40 : 26,116.56 = 10,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,926.40/26,116.56 = 10,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,926.40x = 26,116.56 × 10,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,926.40x = 275,320,775.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,320,775.52/18,926.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,546.92

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