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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,990.64, 26,206.63 and 10,493.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,990.64, 26,206.63 and 10,493.47 is: 14,480.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,990.64 : 26,206.63 = 10,493.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,990.64/26,206.63 = 10,493.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,990.64x = 26,206.63 × 10,493.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,990.64x = 274,998,485.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,998,485.71/18,990.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,480.74

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