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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.60, 26,011.80 and 10,465.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.60, 26,011.80 and 10,465.68 is: 14,442.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.60 : 26,011.80 = 10,465.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.60/26,011.80 = 10,465.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.60x = 26,011.80 × 10,465.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.60x = 272,231,175.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,231,175.02/18,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,442.28

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