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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,852.76, 26,017.98 and 10,469.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,852.76, 26,017.98 and 10,469.32 is: 14,448.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,852.76 : 26,017.98 = 10,469.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,852.76/26,017.98 = 10,469.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,852.76x = 26,017.98 × 10,469.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,852.76x = 272,390,558.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,390,558.37/18,852.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.31

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