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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.16, 26,005.02 and 10,461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.16, 26,005.02 and 10,461 is: 14,435.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.16 : 26,005.02 = 10,461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.16/26,005.02 = 10,461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.16x = 26,005.02 × 10,461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.16x = 272,038,514.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,038,514.22/18,845.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,435.46

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