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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,904.49, 26,087.97 and 10,406.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,904.49, 26,087.97 and 10,406.43 is: 14,360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,904.49 : 26,087.97 = 10,406.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,904.49/26,087.97 = 10,406.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,904.49x = 26,087.97 × 10,406.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,904.49x = 271,482,633.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,482,633.65/18,904.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,360.75

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