Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,877.50, 26,051.04 and 10,494
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 18,877.50, 26,051.04 and 10,494 is: 14,481.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
18,877.50 : 26,051.04 = 10,494 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
18,877.50/26,051.04 = 10,494/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
18,877.50x = 26,051.04 × 10,494 - Step 4: Simplify right side
18,877.50x = 273,379,613.76 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 273,379,613.76/18,877.50 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 14,481.77
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