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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.61, 26,140.54 and 10,984.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.61, 26,140.54 and 10,984.63 is: 15,158.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.61 : 26,140.54 = 10,984.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.61/26,140.54 = 10,984.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.61x = 26,140.54 × 10,984.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.61x = 287,144,159.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,144,159.90/18,942.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.64

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