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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.04, 26,008.44 and 10,463

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.04, 26,008.44 and 10,463 is: 14,438.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.04 : 26,008.44 = 10,463 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.04/26,008.44 = 10,463/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.04x = 26,008.44 × 10,463
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.04x = 272,126,307.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,126,307.72/18,847.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,438.68

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