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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844, 26,004.72 and 10,461.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844, 26,004.72 and 10,461.28 is: 14,436.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844 : 26,004.72 = 10,461.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844/26,004.72 = 10,461.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844x = 26,004.72 × 10,461.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844x = 272,042,657.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,042,657.24/18,844
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,436.57

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