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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.51, 26,099.01 and 10,529.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.51, 26,099.01 and 10,529.01 is: 14,529.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.51 : 26,099.01 = 10,529.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.51/26,099.01 = 10,529.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.51x = 26,099.01 × 10,529.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.51x = 274,796,737.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,796,737.28/18,912.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.89

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