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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.78, 26,007.15 and 10,461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.78, 26,007.15 and 10,461.22 is: 14,437.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.78 : 26,007.15 = 10,461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.78/26,007.15 = 10,461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.78x = 26,007.15 × 10,461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.78x = 272,066,517.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,066,517.72/18,844.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.24

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