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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.56, 26,011.88 and 10,676.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.56, 26,011.88 and 10,676.30 is: 14,730.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.56 : 26,011.88 = 10,676.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.56/26,011.88 = 10,676.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.56x = 26,011.88 × 10,676.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.56x = 277,710,634.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,710,634.44/18,852.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,730.66

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