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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.10, 26,008.40 and 10,888.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.10, 26,008.40 and 10,888.42 is: 15,024.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.10 : 26,008.40 = 10,888.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.10/26,008.40 = 10,888.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.10x = 26,008.40 × 10,888.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.10x = 283,190,382.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,190,382.73/18,849.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,024.08

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