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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,844.84, 26,006.20 and 10,347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,844.84, 26,006.20 and 10,347.32 is: 14,279.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,844.84 : 26,006.20 = 10,347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,844.84/26,006.20 = 10,347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,844.84x = 26,006.20 × 10,347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,844.84x = 269,094,473.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,094,473.38/18,844.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,279.48

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