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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.06, 26,006.51 and 10,347.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.06, 26,006.51 and 10,347.98 is: 14,280.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.06 : 26,006.51 = 10,347.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.06/26,006.51 = 10,347.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.06x = 26,006.51 × 10,347.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.06x = 269,114,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,114,663.58/18,845.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.39

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