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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,864.84, 26,033.48 and 10,481.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,864.84, 26,033.48 and 10,481.34 is: 14,464.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,864.84 : 26,033.48 = 10,481.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,864.84/26,033.48 = 10,481.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,864.84x = 26,033.48 × 10,481.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,864.84x = 272,865,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,865,898.74/18,864.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,464.25

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