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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.64, 26,099.23 and 10,414.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.64, 26,099.23 and 10,414.59 is: 14,372.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.64 : 26,099.23 = 10,414.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.64/26,099.23 = 10,414.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.64x = 26,099.23 × 10,414.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.64x = 271,812,822.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,812,822.19/18,912.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,372.02

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