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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,856.94, 26,021.86 and 10,473.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,856.94, 26,021.86 and 10,473.98 is: 14,453.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,856.94 : 26,021.86 = 10,473.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,856.94/26,021.86 = 10,473.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,856.94x = 26,021.86 × 10,473.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,856.94x = 272,552,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,552,284.91/18,856.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,453.69

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