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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.56, 26,012.34 and 10,466

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.56, 26,012.34 and 10,466 is: 14,443.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.56 : 26,012.34 = 10,466 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.56/26,012.34 = 10,466/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.56x = 26,012.34 × 10,466
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.56x = 272,245,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,245,150.44/18,849.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.05

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