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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,869.78, 26,041.08 and 10,486.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,869.78, 26,041.08 and 10,486.28 is: 14,471.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,869.78 : 26,041.08 = 10,486.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,869.78/26,041.08 = 10,486.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,869.78x = 26,041.08 × 10,486.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,869.78x = 273,074,056.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,074,056.38/18,869.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,471.50

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