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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.80, 26,205.90 and 10,606.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.80, 26,205.90 and 10,606.30 is: 14,636.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.80 : 26,205.90 = 10,606.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.80/26,205.90 = 10,606.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.80x = 26,205.90 × 10,606.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.80x = 277,947,637.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,947,637.17/18,989.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.68

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