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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.54, 26,011.89 and 10,465.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.54, 26,011.89 and 10,465.50 is: 14,442.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.54 : 26,011.89 = 10,465.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.54/26,011.89 = 10,465.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.54x = 26,011.89 × 10,465.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.54x = 272,227,434.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,227,434.80/18,849.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.13

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