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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.42, 26,005.05 and 10,886.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.42, 26,005.05 and 10,886.47 is: 15,023.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.42 : 26,005.05 = 10,886.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.42/26,005.05 = 10,886.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.42x = 26,005.05 × 10,886.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.42x = 283,103,196.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,103,196.67/18,844.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,023.18

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