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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,899.48, 26,082.35 and 10,834.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,899.48, 26,082.35 and 10,834.47 is: 14,952.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,899.48 : 26,082.35 = 10,834.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,899.48/26,082.35 = 10,834.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,899.48x = 26,082.35 × 10,834.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,899.48x = 282,588,384.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,588,384.43/18,899.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,952.18

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