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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.62, 26,007 and 10,462.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.62, 26,007 and 10,462.12 is: 14,437.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.62 : 26,007 = 10,462.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.62/26,007 = 10,462.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.62x = 26,007 × 10,462.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.62x = 272,088,354.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,088,354.84/18,845.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.75

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