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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,018.36, 14,996.76 and 9,026.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,018.36, 14,996.76 and 9,026.92 is: 13,512.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,018.36 : 14,996.76 = 9,026.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,018.36/14,996.76 = 9,026.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,018.36x = 14,996.76 × 9,026.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,018.36x = 135,374,552.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,374,552.78/10,018.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,512.65

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