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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,855.54, 26,019.62 and 10,471.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,855.54, 26,019.62 and 10,471.50 is: 14,450.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,855.54 : 26,019.62 = 10,471.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,855.54/26,019.62 = 10,471.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,855.54x = 26,019.62 × 10,471.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,855.54x = 272,464,450.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,464,450.83/18,855.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,450.10

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