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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,989.82, 26,206.47 and 10,606.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,989.82, 26,206.47 and 10,606.14 is: 14,636.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,989.82 : 26,206.47 = 10,606.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,989.82/26,206.47 = 10,606.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,989.82x = 26,206.47 × 10,606.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,989.82x = 277,949,489.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,949,489.73/18,989.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,636.76

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