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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.12, 26,011.98 and 10,466.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.12, 26,011.98 and 10,466.36 is: 14,444.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.12 : 26,011.98 = 10,466.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.12/26,011.98 = 10,466.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.12x = 26,011.98 × 10,466.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.12x = 272,250,746.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,250,746.99/18,848.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.45

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