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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,924.66, 26,114.96 and 10,425.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,924.66, 26,114.96 and 10,425.13 is: 14,386.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,924.66 : 26,114.96 = 10,425.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,924.66/26,114.96 = 10,425.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,924.66x = 26,114.96 × 10,425.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,924.66x = 272,251,813.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,251,813.72/18,924.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,386.09

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