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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,936.51, 26,132.48 and 10,983.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,936.51, 26,132.48 and 10,983.43 is: 15,157.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,936.51 : 26,132.48 = 10,983.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,936.51/26,132.48 = 10,983.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,936.51x = 26,132.48 × 10,983.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,936.51x = 287,024,209.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,024,209.89/18,936.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.19

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