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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.78, 26,150.64 and 10,992.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.78, 26,150.64 and 10,992.54 is: 15,168.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.78 : 26,150.64 = 10,992.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.78/26,150.64 = 10,992.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.78x = 26,150.64 × 10,992.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.78x = 287,461,956.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,461,956.23/18,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,168.07

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