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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.36, 26,129.52 and 10,981.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.36, 26,129.52 and 10,981.31 is: 15,154.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.36 : 26,129.52 = 10,981.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.36/26,129.52 = 10,981.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.36x = 26,129.52 × 10,981.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.36x = 286,936,228.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,936,228.62/18,934.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,154.26

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