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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,871.98, 26,044.65 and 10,489.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,871.98, 26,044.65 and 10,489.02 is: 14,475.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,871.98 : 26,044.65 = 10,489.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,871.98/26,044.65 = 10,489.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,871.98x = 26,044.65 × 10,489.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,871.98x = 273,182,854.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,182,854.74/18,871.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,475.58

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