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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.12, 26,006.28 and 10,461.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.12, 26,006.28 and 10,461.68 is: 14,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.12 : 26,006.28 = 10,461.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.12/26,006.28 = 10,461.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.12x = 26,006.28 × 10,461.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.12x = 272,069,379.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,069,379.35/18,845.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.13

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