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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,955.78, 26,154.96 and 10,996.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,955.78, 26,154.96 and 10,996.98 is: 15,173.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,955.78 : 26,154.96 = 10,996.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,955.78/26,154.96 = 10,996.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,955.78x = 26,154.96 × 10,996.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,955.78x = 287,625,572.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,625,572.02/18,955.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,173.50

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