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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,942.98, 26,140.80 and 10,984.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,942.98, 26,140.80 and 10,984.70 is: 15,158.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,942.98 : 26,140.80 = 10,984.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,942.98/26,140.80 = 10,984.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,942.98x = 26,140.80 × 10,984.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,942.98x = 287,148,845.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,148,845.76/18,942.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,158.59

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