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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.65, 26,012.52 and 10,466.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.65, 26,012.52 and 10,466.15 is: 14,443.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.65 : 26,012.52 = 10,466.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.65/26,012.52 = 10,466.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.65x = 26,012.52 × 10,466.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.65x = 272,250,806.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,250,806.14/18,849.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,443.29

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