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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,012.42, 26,984.88 and 10,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,012.42, 26,984.88 and 10,594.71 is: 15,872.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,012.42 : 26,984.88 = 10,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,012.42/26,984.88 = 10,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,012.42x = 26,984.88 × 10,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,012.42x = 285,896,977.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,896,977.98/18,012.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,872.21

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