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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.50, 26,009.58 and 10,348.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.50, 26,009.58 and 10,348.27 is: 14,280.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.50 : 26,009.58 = 10,348.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.50/26,009.58 = 10,348.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.50x = 26,009.58 × 10,348.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.50x = 269,154,137.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,154,137.68/18,847.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,280.63

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