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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.68, 26,007.60 and 10,462

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.68, 26,007.60 and 10,462 is: 14,437.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.68 : 26,007.60 = 10,462 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.68/26,007.60 = 10,462/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.68x = 26,007.60 × 10,462
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.68x = 272,091,511.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,091,511.20/18,845.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,437.87

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