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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,848.94, 26,013.60 and 10,783.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,848.94, 26,013.60 and 10,783.34 is: 14,882.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,848.94 : 26,013.60 = 10,783.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,848.94/26,013.60 = 10,783.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,848.94x = 26,013.60 × 10,783.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,848.94x = 280,513,363.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,513,363.36/18,848.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,882.18

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