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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845, 26,006.40 and 10,347.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845, 26,006.40 and 10,347.92 is: 14,280.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845 : 26,006.40 = 10,347.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845/26,006.40 = 10,347.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845x = 26,006.40 × 10,347.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845x = 269,112,146.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,112,146.69/18,845
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.29

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