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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,976.36, 26,188.22 and 10,912.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,976.36, 26,188.22 and 10,912.64 is: 15,059.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,976.36 : 26,188.22 = 10,912.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,976.36/26,188.22 = 10,912.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,976.36x = 26,188.22 × 10,912.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,976.36x = 285,782,565.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,782,565.61/18,976.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,059.92

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