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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.59, 26,146.51 and 10,986.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.59, 26,146.51 and 10,986.77 is: 15,165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.59 : 26,146.51 = 10,986.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.59/26,146.51 = 10,986.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.59x = 26,146.51 × 10,986.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.59x = 287,265,533.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,265,533.47/18,942.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,165.07

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