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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,945.52, 26,147.33 and 10,986.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,945.52, 26,147.33 and 10,986.10 is: 15,162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,945.52 : 26,147.33 = 10,986.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,945.52/26,147.33 = 10,986.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,945.52x = 26,147.33 × 10,986.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,945.52x = 287,257,182.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,257,182.11/18,945.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,162.27

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