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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,886.94, 26,063.99 and 10,389.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,886.94, 26,063.99 and 10,389.18 is: 14,337.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,886.94 : 26,063.99 = 10,389.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,886.94/26,063.99 = 10,389.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,886.94x = 26,063.99 × 10,389.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,886.94x = 270,783,483.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,783,483.63/18,886.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,337.08

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