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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.54, 26,098.71 and 10,528.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.54, 26,098.71 and 10,528.62 is: 14,529.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.54 : 26,098.71 = 10,528.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.54/26,098.71 = 10,528.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.54x = 26,098.71 × 10,528.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.54x = 274,783,400.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,783,400.08/18,912.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,529.16

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