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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,940.64, 26,137.67 and 10,983.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,940.64, 26,137.67 and 10,983.60 is: 15,157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,940.64 : 26,137.67 = 10,983.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,940.64/26,137.67 = 10,983.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,940.64x = 26,137.67 × 10,983.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,940.64x = 287,085,657.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,085,657.29/18,940.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,157.13

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