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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.08, 26,005.12 and 10,347

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.08, 26,005.12 and 10,347 is: 14,279.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.08 : 26,005.12 = 10,347 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.08/26,005.12 = 10,347/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.08x = 26,005.12 × 10,347
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.08x = 269,074,976.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,074,976.64/18,844.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.02

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