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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,912.72, 26,097.74 and 10,414.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,912.72, 26,097.74 and 10,414.74 is: 14,371.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,912.72 : 26,097.74 = 10,414.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,912.72/26,097.74 = 10,414.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,912.72x = 26,097.74 × 10,414.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,912.72x = 271,801,176.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,801,176.69/18,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,371.34

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