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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,948.33, 26,150.18 and 10,451.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,948.33, 26,150.18 and 10,451.22 is: 14,423.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,948.33 : 26,150.18 = 10,451.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,948.33/26,150.18 = 10,451.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,948.33x = 26,150.18 × 10,451.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,948.33x = 273,301,231.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,301,231.96/18,948.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,423.50

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