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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,882.68, 26,058.84 and 10,499

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,882.68, 26,058.84 and 10,499 is: 14,489.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,882.68 : 26,058.84 = 10,499 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,882.68/26,058.84 = 10,499/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,882.68x = 26,058.84 × 10,499
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,882.68x = 273,591,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,591,761.16/18,882.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,489.03

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