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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,952.84, 26,152.82 and 10,993.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,952.84, 26,152.82 and 10,993.52 is: 15,169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,952.84 : 26,152.82 = 10,993.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,952.84/26,152.82 = 10,993.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,952.84x = 26,152.82 × 10,993.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,952.84x = 287,511,642.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,511,642.59/18,952.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,169.85

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