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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,947.47, 26,148.93 and 10,991.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,947.47, 26,148.93 and 10,991.27 is: 15,168.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,947.47 : 26,148.93 = 10,991.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,947.47/26,148.93 = 10,991.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,947.47x = 26,148.93 × 10,991.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,947.47x = 287,409,900.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,409,900.45/18,947.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.78

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