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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.73, 26,008.02 and 10,462.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.73, 26,008.02 and 10,462.23 is: 14,438.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.73 : 26,008.02 = 10,462.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.73/26,008.02 = 10,462.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.73x = 26,008.02 × 10,462.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.73x = 272,101,887.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,101,887.08/18,845.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.38

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