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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,866.97, 26,036.42 and 10,483.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,866.97, 26,036.42 and 10,483.47 is: 14,467.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,866.97 : 26,036.42 = 10,483.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,866.97/26,036.42 = 10,483.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,866.97x = 26,036.42 × 10,483.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,866.97x = 272,952,027.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,952,027.98/18,866.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,467.19

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