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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,944.69, 26,143.70 and 10,987.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,944.69, 26,143.70 and 10,987.52 is: 15,162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,944.69 : 26,143.70 = 10,987.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,944.69/26,143.70 = 10,987.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,944.69x = 26,143.70 × 10,987.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,944.69x = 287,254,240.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,254,240.97/18,944.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.79

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