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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.74, 26,005.85 and 10,347.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.74, 26,005.85 and 10,347.23 is: 14,279.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.74 : 26,005.85 = 10,347.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.74/26,005.85 = 10,347.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.74x = 26,005.85 × 10,347.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.74x = 269,088,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,088,459.56/18,844.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.23

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