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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.64, 26,007.03 and 10,462.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.64, 26,007.03 and 10,462.14 is: 14,437.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.64 : 26,007.03 = 10,462.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.64/26,007.03 = 10,462.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.64x = 26,007.03 × 10,462.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.64x = 272,089,188.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,089,188.84/18,845.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.78

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