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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,843.01, 26,003.26 and 10,344.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,843.01, 26,003.26 and 10,344.91 is: 14,275.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,843.01 : 26,003.26 = 10,344.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,843.01/26,003.26 = 10,344.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,843.01x = 26,003.26 × 10,344.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,843.01x = 269,001,384.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,001,384.41/18,843.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,275.92

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