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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.08, 26,134.80 and 10,982.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.08, 26,134.80 and 10,982.72 is: 15,153.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.08 : 26,134.80 = 10,982.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.08/26,134.80 = 10,982.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.08x = 26,134.80 × 10,982.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.08x = 287,031,190.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,031,190.66/18,942.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,153.10

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