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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,932.72, 26,126.88 and 10,866.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,932.72, 26,126.88 and 10,866.21 is: 14,995.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,932.72 : 26,126.88 = 10,866.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,932.72/26,126.88 = 10,866.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,932.72x = 26,126.88 × 10,866.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,932.72x = 283,900,164.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,900,164.72/18,932.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,995.22

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