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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.78, 26,013.90 and 10,466.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.78, 26,013.90 and 10,466.28 is: 14,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.78 : 26,013.90 = 10,466.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.78/26,013.90 = 10,466.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.78x = 26,013.90 × 10,466.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.78x = 272,268,761.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,268,761.29/18,849.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.13

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