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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,951.78, 26,154.63 and 10,887.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,951.78, 26,154.63 and 10,887.96 is: 15,026.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,951.78 : 26,154.63 = 10,887.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,951.78/26,154.63 = 10,887.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,951.78x = 26,154.63 × 10,887.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,951.78x = 284,770,565.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,770,565.25/18,951.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,026.06

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