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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,849.94, 26,017.59 and 10,897.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,849.94, 26,017.59 and 10,897.12 is: 15,040.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,849.94 : 26,017.59 = 10,897.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,849.94/26,017.59 = 10,897.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,849.94x = 26,017.59 × 10,897.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,849.94x = 283,516,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,516,800.34/18,849.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,040.73

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