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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,954.28, 26,158.08 and 10,890.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,954.28, 26,158.08 and 10,890.46 is: 15,029.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,954.28 : 26,158.08 = 10,890.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,954.28/26,158.08 = 10,890.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,954.28x = 26,158.08 × 10,890.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,954.28x = 284,873,523.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,873,523.92/18,954.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,029.51

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