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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.21, 26,156.52 and 10,997.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.21, 26,156.52 and 10,997.82 is: 15,176.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.21 : 26,156.52 = 10,997.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.21/26,156.52 = 10,997.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.21x = 26,156.52 × 10,997.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.21x = 287,664,698.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,664,698.79/18,954.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,176.82

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