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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,946.69, 26,145.83 and 10,449.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,946.69, 26,145.83 and 10,449.17 is: 14,419.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,946.69 : 26,145.83 = 10,449.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,946.69/26,145.83 = 10,449.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,946.69x = 26,145.83 × 10,449.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,946.69x = 273,202,222.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,202,222.46/18,946.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,419.52

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