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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.52, 26,010.36 and 10,464

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.52, 26,010.36 and 10,464 is: 14,440.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.52 : 26,010.36 = 10,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.52/26,010.36 = 10,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.52x = 26,010.36 × 10,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.52x = 272,172,407.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,172,407.04/18,847.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,440.75

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