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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,932.40, 26,127.60 and 10,977.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,932.40, 26,127.60 and 10,977.12 is: 15,148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,932.40 : 26,127.60 = 10,977.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,932.40/26,127.60 = 10,977.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,932.40x = 26,127.60 × 10,977.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,932.40x = 286,805,800.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,805,800.51/18,932.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,148.94

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