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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,953.69, 26,156.12 and 10,996.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,953.69, 26,156.12 and 10,996.52 is: 15,175.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,953.69 : 26,156.12 = 10,996.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,953.69/26,156.12 = 10,996.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,953.69x = 26,156.12 × 10,996.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,953.69x = 287,626,110.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,626,110.94/18,953.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,175.21

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