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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.36, 26,098.13 and 10,414.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.36, 26,098.13 and 10,414.29 is: 14,371.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.36 : 26,098.13 = 10,414.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.36/26,098.13 = 10,414.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.36x = 26,098.13 × 10,414.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.36x = 271,793,520.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,793,520.31/18,912.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.21

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