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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,966.68, 26,175.82 and 10,901.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,966.68, 26,175.82 and 10,901.51 is: 15,045.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,966.68 : 26,175.82 = 10,901.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,966.68/26,175.82 = 10,901.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,966.68x = 26,175.82 × 10,901.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,966.68x = 285,355,963.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,355,963.49/18,966.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,045.12

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