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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,901.74, 26,084.43 and 10,518.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,901.74, 26,084.43 and 10,518.06 is: 14,514.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,901.74 : 26,084.43 = 10,518.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,901.74/26,084.43 = 10,518.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,901.74x = 26,084.43 × 10,518.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,901.74x = 274,357,599.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,357,599.81/18,901.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,514.94

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