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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,851.54, 26,014.10 and 10,467.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,851.54, 26,014.10 and 10,467.50 is: 14,444.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,851.54 : 26,014.10 = 10,467.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,851.54/26,014.10 = 10,467.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,851.54x = 26,014.10 × 10,467.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,851.54x = 272,302,591.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,302,591.75/18,851.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,444.58

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