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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.52, 26,098.77 and 10,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.52, 26,098.77 and 10,529.02 is: 14,529.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.52 : 26,098.77 = 10,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.52/26,098.77 = 10,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.52x = 26,098.77 × 10,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.52x = 274,794,471.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,794,471.31/18,912.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.77

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