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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.96, 26,038.04 and 10,484

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.96, 26,038.04 and 10,484 is: 14,468.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.96 : 26,038.04 = 10,484 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.96/26,038.04 = 10,484/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.96x = 26,038.04 × 10,484
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.96x = 272,982,811.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,982,811.36/18,866.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.83

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