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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,847.80, 26,009.46 and 10,349.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,847.80, 26,009.46 and 10,349.82 is: 14,282.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,847.80 : 26,009.46 = 10,349.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,847.80/26,009.46 = 10,349.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,847.80x = 26,009.46 × 10,349.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,847.80x = 269,193,229.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,193,229.30/18,847.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.47

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