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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.57, 26,016.35 and 10,469.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.57, 26,016.35 and 10,469.13 is: 14,447.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.57 : 26,016.35 = 10,469.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.57/26,016.35 = 10,469.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.57x = 26,016.35 × 10,469.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.57x = 272,368,497.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,368,497.93/18,852.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,447.29

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