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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.26, 26,011.86 and 10,351.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.26, 26,011.86 and 10,351.52 is: 14,285.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.26 : 26,011.86 = 10,351.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.26/26,011.86 = 10,351.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.26x = 26,011.86 × 10,351.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.26x = 269,262,289.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,262,289.03/18,849.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,285.03

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