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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,853.38, 26,017.67 and 10,469.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,853.38, 26,017.67 and 10,469.88 is: 14,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,853.38 : 26,017.67 = 10,469.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,853.38/26,017.67 = 10,469.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,853.38x = 26,017.67 × 10,469.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,853.38x = 272,401,882.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,401,882.78/18,853.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,448.44

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