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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,885.63, 26,062.46 and 10,388.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,885.63, 26,062.46 and 10,388.12 is: 14,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,885.63 : 26,062.46 = 10,388.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,885.63/26,062.46 = 10,388.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,885.63x = 26,062.46 × 10,388.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,885.63x = 270,739,961.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,739,961.98/18,885.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,335.77

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