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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,927.61, 26,120.17 and 10,974.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,927.61, 26,120.17 and 10,974.52 is: 15,144.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,927.61 : 26,120.17 = 10,974.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,927.61/26,120.17 = 10,974.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,927.61x = 26,120.17 × 10,974.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,927.61x = 286,656,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,656,374.44/18,927.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,144.88

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