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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.44, 26,206.66 and 10,492.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.44, 26,206.66 and 10,492.54 is: 14,479.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.44 : 26,206.66 = 10,492.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.44/26,206.66 = 10,492.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.44x = 26,206.66 × 10,492.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.44x = 274,974,316.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,974,316.89/18,990.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,479.62

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