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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.50, 26,005.98 and 10,461.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.50, 26,005.98 and 10,461.54 is: 14,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.50 : 26,005.98 = 10,461.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.50/26,005.98 = 10,461.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.50x = 26,005.98 × 10,461.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.50x = 272,062,600.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,062,600.01/18,844.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.24

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