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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.21, 26,016.19 and 10,354.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.21, 26,016.19 and 10,354.16 is: 14,288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.21 : 26,016.19 = 10,354.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.21/26,016.19 = 10,354.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.21x = 26,016.19 × 10,354.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.21x = 269,375,833.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,375,833.01/18,852.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,288.82

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