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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.68, 26,011.62 and 10,465

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.68, 26,011.62 and 10,465 is: 14,441.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.68 : 26,011.62 = 10,465 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.68/26,011.62 = 10,465/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.68x = 26,011.62 × 10,465
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.68x = 272,211,603.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,211,603.30/18,848.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,441.95

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