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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.44, 26,034.96 and 10,482.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.44, 26,034.96 and 10,482.72 is: 14,466.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.44 : 26,034.96 = 10,482.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.44/26,034.96 = 10,482.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.44x = 26,034.96 × 10,482.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.44x = 272,917,195.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,917,195.89/18,865.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,466.52

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