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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,956.63, 26,151.68 and 10,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,956.63, 26,151.68 and 10,994.24 is: 15,167.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,956.63 : 26,151.68 = 10,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,956.63/26,151.68 = 10,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,956.63x = 26,151.68 × 10,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,956.63x = 287,517,846.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,517,846.32/18,956.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,167.14

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