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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,934.77, 26,130.29 and 10,551.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,934.77, 26,130.29 and 10,551.27 is: 14,560.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,934.77 : 26,130.29 = 10,551.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,934.77/26,130.29 = 10,551.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,934.77x = 26,130.29 × 10,551.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,934.77x = 275,707,692.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,707,692.21/18,934.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,560.92

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