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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,865.97, 26,035.04 and 10,482.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,865.97, 26,035.04 and 10,482.47 is: 14,465.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,865.97 : 26,035.04 = 10,482.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,865.97/26,035.04 = 10,482.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,865.97x = 26,035.04 × 10,482.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,865.97x = 272,911,460.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,911,460.45/18,865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,465.81

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