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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,867.04, 26,036.48 and 10,484.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,867.04, 26,036.48 and 10,484.32 is: 14,468.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,867.04 : 26,036.48 = 10,484.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,867.04/26,036.48 = 10,484.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,867.04x = 26,036.48 × 10,484.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,867.04x = 272,974,787.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,974,787.99/18,867.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,468.34

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