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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.71, 26,129.97 and 10,551.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.71, 26,129.97 and 10,551.21 is: 14,560.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.71 : 26,129.97 = 10,551.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.71/26,129.97 = 10,551.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.71x = 26,129.97 × 10,551.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.71x = 275,702,800.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,702,800.76/18,934.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.71

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