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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,886.46, 26,063.98 and 10,821.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,886.46, 26,063.98 and 10,821.56 is: 14,934.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886.46 : 26,063.98 = 10,821.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886.46/26,063.98 = 10,821.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886.46x = 26,063.98 × 10,821.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886.46x = 282,052,923.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,052,923.41/18,886.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,934.13

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