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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.57, 26,011.26 and 10,349.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.57, 26,011.26 and 10,349.44 is: 14,282.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.57 : 26,011.26 = 10,349.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.57/26,011.26 = 10,349.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.57x = 26,011.26 × 10,349.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.57x = 269,201,909.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,201,909.67/18,848.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,282.36

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