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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.26, 26,140.41 and 10,989.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.26, 26,140.41 and 10,989.18 is: 15,165.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.26 : 26,140.41 = 10,989.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.26/26,140.41 = 10,989.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.26x = 26,140.41 × 10,989.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.26x = 287,261,670.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,261,670.76/18,942.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.13

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