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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.54, 26,035.36 and 10,801.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.54, 26,035.36 and 10,801.19 is: 14,906.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.54 : 26,035.36 = 10,801.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.54/26,035.36 = 10,801.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.54x = 26,035.36 × 10,801.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.54x = 281,212,870.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,212,870.08/18,864.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,906.96

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