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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,928.93, 26,121.93 and 10,975.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,928.93, 26,121.93 and 10,975.78 is: 15,146.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,928.93 : 26,121.93 = 10,975.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,928.93/26,121.93 = 10,975.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,928.93x = 26,121.93 × 10,975.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,928.93x = 286,708,556.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,708,556.86/18,928.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,146.58

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