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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.76, 26,013.84 and 10,466.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.76, 26,013.84 and 10,466.32 is: 14,444.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.76 : 26,013.84 = 10,466.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.76/26,013.84 = 10,466.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.76x = 26,013.84 × 10,466.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.76x = 272,269,173.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,269,173.87/18,849.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.17

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