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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.76, 26,011.08 and 10,464.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.76, 26,011.08 and 10,464.32 is: 14,441.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.76 : 26,011.08 = 10,464.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.76/26,011.08 = 10,464.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.76x = 26,011.08 × 10,464.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.76x = 272,188,264.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,188,264.67/18,847.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.41

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