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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.76, 26,008.32 and 10,462.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.76, 26,008.32 and 10,462.32 is: 14,438.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.76 : 26,008.32 = 10,462.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.76/26,008.32 = 10,462.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.76x = 26,008.32 × 10,462.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.76x = 272,107,366.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,107,366.50/18,845.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.65

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