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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,845.91, 26,007.35 and 10,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,845.91, 26,007.35 and 10,462.41 is: 14,438.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,845.91 : 26,007.35 = 10,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,845.91/26,007.35 = 10,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,845.91x = 26,007.35 × 10,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,845.91x = 272,099,584.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,099,584.87/18,845.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.12

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