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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.70, 26,143.44 and 10,879.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.70, 26,143.44 and 10,879.54 is: 15,015.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.70 : 26,143.44 = 10,879.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.70/26,143.44 = 10,879.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.70x = 26,143.44 × 10,879.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.70x = 284,428,601.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,428,601.22/18,942.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,015.21

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