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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.19, 26,007.53 and 10,461.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.19, 26,007.53 and 10,461.69 is: 14,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.19 : 26,007.53 = 10,461.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.19/26,007.53 = 10,461.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.19x = 26,007.53 × 10,461.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.19x = 272,082,716.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,082,716.53/18,845.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.78

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