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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,940.80, 26,137.76 and 10,557.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,940.80, 26,137.76 and 10,557.12 is: 14,568.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,940.80 : 26,137.76 = 10,557.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,940.80/26,137.76 = 10,557.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,940.80x = 26,137.76 × 10,557.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,940.80x = 275,939,468.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,939,468.85/18,940.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,568.52

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