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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.93, 26,141.40 and 10,445.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.93, 26,141.40 and 10,445.36 is: 14,414.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.93 : 26,141.40 = 10,445.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.93/26,141.40 = 10,445.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.93x = 26,141.40 × 10,445.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.93x = 273,056,203.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,056,203.20/18,942.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,414.68

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