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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.67, 26,204.40 and 10,491.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.67, 26,204.40 and 10,491.71 is: 14,477.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.67 : 26,204.40 = 10,491.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.67/26,204.40 = 10,491.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.67x = 26,204.40 × 10,491.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.67x = 274,928,878.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,928,878.76/18,989.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,477.81

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